21 Cottage Cheese Salad Recipes

I keep cottage cheese in my fridge most of the time. It’s a simple ingredient that can make a salad feel more like a meal. I like it because it’s creamy and has a good amount of protein, which keeps me full longer.

You can mix it with sweet or savory foods, and it comes together in just a few minutes. Here are 21 cottage cheese salad recipes I make for a quick lunch or a light dinner.

1. Classic Tomato and Cucumber

Cottage cheese topped with diced tomato, cucumber, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. This is my everyday, no-thought-required version.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 180
2. Protein: 18g
3. Carbs: 12g
4. Fat: 6g
5. Fiber: 2g

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2. Sweet Pineapple Cottage Cheese Salad

A bowl of cottage cheese mixed with canned pineapple chunks. The sweet juice from the pineapple is all the dressing it needs.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 200
2. Protein: 16g
3. Carbs: 22g
4. Fat: 5g
5. Fiber: 1g

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3. Everything Bagel Seasoning Salad

Cottage cheese sprinkled generously with everything bagel seasoning and sliced green onions. It’s savory, crunchy, and ready in one minute.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 160
2. Protein: 20g
3. Carbs: 8g
4. Fat: 5g
5. Fiber: 1g

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4. Berry Melody Cottage Cheese Salad

Mixed berries like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries stirred into cottage cheese. I sometimes add a small drizzle of honey.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 190
2. Protein: 17g
3. Carbs: 20g
4. Fat: 5g
5. Fiber: 4g

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5. Savory Pepper and Onion

Cottage cheese with finely chopped bell pepper and red onion. A pinch of garlic powder adds a nice touch.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 170
2. Protein: 18g
3. Carbs: 10g
4. Fat: 6g
5. Fiber: 2g

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6. Cottage Cheese and Peach Salad

Sliced fresh peaches on top of cottage cheese. It’s perfect in the summer when peaches are sweet and juicy.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 180
2. Protein: 16g
3. Carbs: 20g
4. Fat: 5g
5. Fiber: 3g

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7. Garden Herb Cottage Cheese Salad

Cottage cheese mixed with chopped fresh herbs like chives, dill, and parsley. I eat this with whole-grain crackers.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 150
2. Protein: 19g
3. Carbs: 7g
4. Fat: 5g
5. Fiber: 1g

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8. Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Salad

Diced apple and a generous sprinkle of cinnamon mixed into cottage cheese. It tastes like a simple, healthy dessert.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 190
2. Protein: 16g
3. Carbs: 22g
4. Fat: 5g
5. Fiber: 4g

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9. Avocado and Cottage Cheese Salad

Cottage cheese topped with sliced avocado and everything bagel seasoning or just salt and pepper. The creamy textures work well together.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 240
2. Protein: 18g
3. Carbs: 10g
4. Fat: 15g
5. Fiber: 6g

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10. Cucumber Dill Cottage Cheese Salad

Cottage cheese with diced cucumber and lots of fresh dill. A squeeze of lemon juice brightens it up.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 150
2. Protein: 18g
3. Carbs: 9g
4. Fat: 5g
5. Fiber: 2g

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11. Tropical Cottage Cheese Salad

Cottage cheese with diced mango and a sprinkle of shredded coconut. It feels like a small vacation in a bowl.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 210
2. Protein: 16g
3. Carbs: 25g
4. Fat: 6g
5. Fiber: 3g

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12. Smoked Salmon and Cottage Cheese

A layer of cottage cheese topped with slices of smoked salmon and capers. This feels fancy but is very simple to put together.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 220
2. Protein: 24g
3. Carbs: 5g
4. Fat: 11g
5. Fiber: 0g

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13. Cottage Cheese with Salsa

Cottage cheese with a few spoonfuls of your favorite salsa. I use this as a high-protein dip for vegetables or eat it with a spoon.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 140
2. Protein: 18g
3. Carbs: 10g
4. Fat: 3g
5. Fiber: 2g

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14. Walnut and Honey Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese topped with chopped walnuts and a small drizzle of honey. The nuts add a satisfying crunch.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 250
2. Protein: 18g
3. Carbs: 15g
4. Fat: 14g
5. Fiber: 2g

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15. Radish and Chive Cottage Cheese

Thinly sliced radishes and chopped chives mixed into cottage cheese. The radishes give it a nice, sharp bite.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 150
2. Protein: 18g
3. Carbs: 8g
4. Fat: 5g
5. Fiber: 2g

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16. Cottage Cheese and Beet Salad

Pre-cooked, diced beets stirred into cottage cheese. The earthy sweetness of the beets is a nice change.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 190
2. Protein: 17g
3. Carbs: 18g
4. Fat: 5g
5. Fiber: 4g

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17. Chili Lime Cottage Cheese Salad

Cottage cheese topped with a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of chili powder. It’s surprisingly good and takes five seconds to make.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 140
2. Protein: 19g
3. Carbs: 7g
4. Fat: 4g
5. Fiber: 1g

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18. Cottage Cheese with Granola

Cottage cheese with a handful of your favorite granola on top. This is my quick breakfast salad more often than I’d like to admit.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 240
2. Protein: 18g
3. Carbs: 25g
4. Fat: 8g
5. Fiber: 3g

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19. Green Olive and Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese with sliced green olives. The salty, briny olives cut through the creaminess perfectly.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 160
2. Protein: 18g
3. Carbs: 6g
4. Fat: 7g
5. Fiber: 1g

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20. Cottage Cheese and Corn Salad

Sweet corn kernels and chopped green onions mixed into cottage cheese. I use thawed frozen corn for ease.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 200
2. Protein: 18g
3. Carbs: 22g
4. Fat: 5g
5. Fiber: 3g

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21. Simple Salt and Pepper Cottage Cheese

Sometimes, I just add a good amount of salt and freshly cracked black pepper. It’s plain, but it hits the spot when I want something simple.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 130
2. Protein: 20g
3. Carbs: 6g
4. Fat: 3g
5. Fiber: 0g

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