Description
Cottage Cheese Ranch Chopped Salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that combines crisp vegetables with creamy cottage cheese, all brought together by zesty ranch dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this salad is both delicious and visually appealing. Each bite delivers a delightful crunch and flavor explosion, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Enjoy it as a light meal or a vibrant side dish that complements your favorite mains.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop all vegetables into small pieces for even distribution.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese with the diced vegetables.
- Drizzle the ranch dressing over the mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Add fresh herbs, salt, and pepper; give it one more light toss.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg