WW Cucumber Cottage Cheese Salad

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The WW Cucumber Cottage Cheese Salad is tasty and has 145 kcal per serving. Takes ten minutes to prepare this salad. Serve it at lunches, events, feasts, holidays, functions, get-togethers, or functions. It contains English cucumber, salt, low-fat cottage cheese, red onion, dill, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper. There is no gluten or nuts in this recipe, a perfect meal for people who have a nut allergy. We may pair this salad with an egg white omelet, quinoa bowl, baked tilapia, whole wheat toast, grilled salmon, turkey bacon, lentil soup, whole grain crackers, carrot sticks, steamed green beans, or whole grain crackers. Keep this WW Cucumber Cottage Cheese Salad for three days in the refrigerator.

STATS:

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Course: Side Dish
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Servings: 4
  • Calories: 145 Kcal
  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Serving Size: 1ΒΌ cups
  • Cooking Time: Nil

EQUIPMENT:

  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Serving bowl

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 cups diced English cucumber
  • Half tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp chopped dill
  • Quarter cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Quarter tsp salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Quarter tsp black pepper

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ENGLISH CUCUMBER:

  • This ingredient gives crispy texture to the salad. It has mild taste that blends well with the creamy cottage cheese. You may use Persian cucumber as per your preference.

LOW-FAT COTTAGE CHEESE:

  • It is the star component that makes the salad creamy. Cottage cheese keeps the recipe lighter and satisfying. You may use fat-free cottage cheese as an alternative.

RED ONION:

  • Onion gives mild sharpness and crunchy texture to the recipe. Red onion maintains the creamy ingredients of the salad and gives beautiful color. You may use sweet onion as another option.

LEMON JUICE:

  • It makes the salad flavors bright and gives a fresh taste. Lemon juice also keeps the cucumber fresh for longer. Include white wine vinegar as a substitute in the recipe.

OLIVE OIL:

  • This oil makes the smooth dressing and coats all the bites with herbs. You may use extra lemon juice as per your choice.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, wash the cucumbers and dry them properly, then dice them into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Chop the red onion, dill, and parsley, then add cottage cheese to the bowl.
  3. Include lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, cucumber, onion, dill, salt, and parsley.
  4. Fold all the ingredients properly, then adjust the seasoning.
  5. Lastly, chill the salad for 15 minutes, then serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

BREAKFAST:

  • Whole Wheat Toast
  • Egg White Omelet
  • Avocado Toast
  • Turkey Bacon
  • Fresh Fruit Bowl

LUNCH:

  • Grilled Chicken Breast
  • Turkey Wrap
  • Whole Wheat Pita
  • Lentil Soup
  • Quinoa Bowl

DINNER:

  • Grilled Salmon
  • Lemon Herb Chicken
  • Baked Tilapia
  • Turkey Meatballs
  • Grilled Shrimp

SIDES:

  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Steamed Green Beans
  • Roasted Asparagus
  • Mixed Green Salad
  • Brown Rice

SNACKS:

  • Whole Grain Crackers
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Bell Pepper Strips
  • Carrot Sticks
  • Celery Sticks

TIPS:

  • Chilled cucumber gives the freshest and crispiest taste in the salad.
  • Remove extra liquid from the cottage cheese, then include it in the recipe for better results.
  • Cool the salad for 10 minutes before serving to blend all the flavors.
  • Include fresh herbs for more taste without adding calories.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the salad in the box to store for three days.

FREEZER:

  • Freezing this salad is not really good, as the cucumbers and cottage cheese lose their texture.

FAQs:

Can I make this salad earlier than the required time?

  • Yes, you may chill it for 30 minutes to get better results.

Is fat-free cottage cheese good to include in this recipe?

  • Yes, you may add it for low calories and WW points.

Does this recipe contain gluten?

  • No, there is no gluten included in this salad.

Are dried herbs good to include in this salad?

  • Yes, you may add 1/3 amount as per your choice.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Net Carbs: 5 g

Iron: 0.4 grams

Total Carbs: 7 g

Vitamin A: 250 IU

Fiber: 2 grams

Calcium: 170 g

Calories: 145 kcal

Protein: 16 grams

Sodium: 430 g

Potassium: 320 grams

Weight Watcher Points: 2 Points