Description
This Cottage Cheese and Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, high-protein dish that comes together in just 10 minutes. Creamy cottage cheese meets crisp cucumbers and fragrant dill in a tangy lemon dressing—perfect for a quick lunch, a light side, or a picnic-ready dish that won’t wilt.
Ingredients
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480 g (2 cups) cottage cheese
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2 cucumbers, diced (about 500 g)
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15 g (1/4 cup) chopped fresh dill
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15 ml (1 tablespoon) lemon juice
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese and diced cucumbers.
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Add the chopped dill and drizzle in the lemon juice.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Mix gently until evenly combined.
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Serve immediately for a crisp texture, or chill for 30 minutes to let flavours meld.
Notes
Drain the cottage cheese if watery to avoid a soggy salad.
English cucumbers are best for crunch and fewer seeds.
Adjust dill and lemon juice to taste.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American