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Southwest Cottage Cheese Salad


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A fresh and flavorful salad featuring cottage cheese, black beans, corn, avocado, and a zesty lime dressing.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Lime wedges for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, black beans, corn, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Garnish with lime.
  4. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider adding diced tomatoes or bell peppers.
  • This salad can be made ahead of time, but add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: Southwest Cottage Cheese Salad, Healthy Salad, Vegetarian Recipe