Cottage Cheese Broccoli Salad
A vibrant and nutritious dish that combines the health benefits of broccoli with creamy cottage cheese, perfect for quick meals and customizable for various tastes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets, chopped into small, bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/8 cup sunflower seeds, roasted and salted
- 1/2 cup low-fat (2% milkfat) cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup low-fat crumbled feta
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener (or other sugar-free sweetener)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese, feta, apple cider vinegar, sweetener, and a few pinches of salt until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust ingredients as desired.
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, red onion, and sunflower seeds.
- Pour the cottage cheese-feta dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
Cottage Cheese Broccoli Salad can be served on its own, paired with grilled chicken or fish, or enjoyed with whole-grain breads or wraps. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days. Freezing is not recommended as it may change the texture of the broccoli and cottage cheese.