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