Description
A vibrant and refreshing Cottage Cheese and Pomegranate Salad bursting with color, creamy texture, and sweet-tart flavor — a perfect blend of protein and antioxidants for a healthy snack or side dish.
Ingredients
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup pomegranate arils
1/4 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for a mild kick)
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
1. In a medium mixing bowl, add cottage cheese, pomegranate arils, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
2. Gently toss the ingredients to combine.
3. Add chopped mint leaves for freshness.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, chili flakes, and honey if using.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
7. Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier texture.
Replace pomegranate with strawberries or grapes for variation.
Add roasted nuts like almonds or pistachios for extra crunch.
This salad pairs beautifully with grilled chicken or fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 16
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: cottage cheese pomegranate salad, healthy high protein salad, refreshing fruit salad, easy no-cook meal