Best 20 Cottage Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey with Cottage Salad, a harmonious blend of crisp vegetables, tangy dressings, and the delicate charm of cottage cheese. Embark on a culinary adventure with three enticing variations of this classic salad, each offering a unique symphony of flavors.

The first recipe, Classic Cottage Salad, stays true to tradition with its refreshing combination of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy radishes, all tossed in a creamy cottage cheese dressing. For a tangy twist, the Tangy Cottage Salad introduces a zesty vinaigrette dressing, featuring lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, perfectly complementing the crisp lettuce, crunchy carrots, and sweet cherry tomatoes.

Venturing into a world of bold flavors, the Mediterranean Cottage Salad offers a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. Grilled zucchini and bell peppers add a smoky depth, while Kalamata olives and feta cheese bring a salty tang. The dressing, a vibrant blend of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano, ties all the elements together, creating a symphony of Mediterranean delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD



Cottage Cheese Salad image

Cottage cheese and fresh green onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes make this salad great with spaghetti or other Italian faves!

Provided by RANDIMARTIN

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese, drained
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
2 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, tomatoes, green onions, and cucumbers. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 458.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

DRY JELL-O SALAD (JELLO) COTTAGE CHEESE FRUIT SALAD



Dry Jell-O Salad (Jello) Cottage Cheese Fruit Salad image

I could eat the whole bowl by myself! This is a great recipe for those who don't like Jell-O since you use it dry and it gives a totally different texture than traditional Jell-O salads. Hint: if you use orange flavored Jell-O use mandarin oranges instead of pineapple.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Gelatin

Time 10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb cottage cheese
1 (3 ounce) box any flavor jell-o gelatin powder
1 cup whipped topping
1 (4 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained

Steps:

  • Mix together in order given.
  • Chill for 2 hours.

LIME COTTAGE SALAD



Lime Cottage Salad image

This is a refreshing summer salad that goes with just about anything. This does not have as many ingredients as some do, but it is sooo good, and very easy to make as I usually have all three of the ingredients on hand most of the time. It is a pretty green and I just love it. We all do. I make it all year long. If you make it with the sugar-free jello and low-fat cottage cheese, it is a great Weight Watcher dish. I have used both kinds, and they both taste the same. It has only 1-2 points per serving.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 mold

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 lb cottage cheese (I use Hood's Country Style)
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
2 (3 ounce) packages lime Jell-O gelatin

Steps:

  • Drain the pineapple well and save the juice.
  • Mix the jello according to directions on the box, using all of the pineapple juice as the liquid, adding enough water, if needed, to make the right amount on package.
  • Put the jello in the refrigerator until it is partially set.
  • Mix in the cottage cheese and pineapple.
  • Put into a mold or pretty dish and refrigerate till firm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1457.9, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 68.3, Sodium 2643.4, Carbohydrate 255.3, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 229.7, Protein 72.5

COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD



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Cottage cheese is jazzed up in this light and refreshing side dish. This is a great change-of-pace salad for any time of year. With crunchy fresh veggies and zesty ranch dressing, you'll enjoy every bite!-Lynn Penner, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing mix

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

COTTAGE CHEESE FRUIT SALAD



Cottage Cheese Fruit Salad image

This is a light fruit salad that goes well with chicken or pork. The cottage cheese keeps it from being overly sweet. Please note prep time includes chilling time. Kids like this, too!

Provided by Terri F.

Categories     Fruit

Time 3h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
1 (3 ounce) box Jello gelatin, any flavor (we like raspberry)
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
1 (15 ounce) can fruit cocktail or 1 (15 ounce) can any fruit, drained
1/2 cup walnuts (optional) or 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix together cottage cheese and dry jello.
  • Add the Cool Whip and mix thoroughly.
  • Add fruit cocktail and nuts (if desired) and mix.
  • Chill for at least 3 hours before serving.

LATE-SUMMER CHOPPED SALAD WITH COTTAGE CHEESE



Late-Summer Chopped Salad with Cottage Cheese image

As summer winds down, combine cucumbers with a taste of fall -- apples and fennel -- in this crunchy salad. Cottage cheese makes it substantial enough for lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup chopped fennel
1 cup chopped apple
Cottage cheese
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine rice-wine vinegar, oil, and salt. Toss with cucumber, fennel, and apple. Serve spooned over cottage cheese, sprinkled with pepper and fennel fronds.

COTTAGE CHEESE SPINACH SALAD



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Even folks who don't care for spinach enjoy this distinctive salad. The creamy dressing is a bit sweet, and cottage cheese assures that this dish is extra hearty and satisfying. We love the unusual combination of ingredients.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, layer half of the spinach, cottage cheese and pecans. Repeat layers. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

COTTAGE CHEESE JELLO FRUIT SALAD



Cottage Cheese Jello Fruit Salad image

TIP: If you like it more fruity, use less cool whip. If you like it more creamy, use more cool whip. Also, you can "holiday" it up or customize it just by changing flavors. For Christmas, use green jello and add cherries. For Halloween, use orange jello and add mandarin oranges, etc.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Gelatin

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) carton cottage cheese
1 (3 ounce) package Jello gelatin (any flavor)
1 (8 ounce) can fruit cocktail (drained)
additional fruit, cut up (banana, apple, mandarin oranges) (optional)
mini marshmallows (optional)
Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Mix cottage cheese and jello until thoroughly blended.
  • Add drained fruit cocktail. Mix in any additional fruit and mini marshmallows if desired.
  • Add cool whip and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.8, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 13.7, Sodium 473.1, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 26.5, Protein 13.3

COTTAGE CHEESE VEGGIE SALAD



Cottage Cheese Veggie Salad image

-Jerraine Barlow, Colorado City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups 4% cottage cheese
1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

PINEAPPLE COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD



Pineapple Cottage Cheese Salad image

Make and share this Pineapple Cottage Cheese Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kitchengrrl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/4-1/2 cup pineapple chunk
1 -2 tablespoon pineapple juice
unsalted sunflower seeds
dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Mix all together.
  • Eat.
  • Be happy.

COTTAGE CHEESE POTATO SALAD



Cottage Cheese Potato Salad image

This recipe was handed down to me by my mother. It was always my favorite potato salad--so unlike any other I have ever tried. The creamy texture of the cottage cheese makes this potato salad a hit whenever I serve it!

Provided by PAMDEN

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Creamy Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 eggs
4 large potatoes
1 cup diced celery
½ cup sliced radishes
½ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup diced green onion
1 cup cottage cheese
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon sliced black olives

Steps:

  • Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel once cold.
  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Rinse the potatoes in cold water, and allow to cool. Slice the cooled potatoes into a large salad bowl.
  • Chop 2 hard-cooked eggs into the bowl with the potatoes, and mix in the celery, radishes, green pepper, and green onion. Stir together the cottage cheese and mayonnaise in a bowl, and pour over the potato mixture. Toss lightly to combine, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Slice the remaining hard-cooked egg, arrange the slices on top of the salad for a garnish, and sprinkle with black olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

LIGHT AND HEALTHY COTTAGE CHEESE AND VEGETABLE SALAD OR SANDWICH



Light and Healthy Cottage Cheese and Vegetable Salad or Sandwich image

Just as the name says--a simple and fantastic light tasting salad. Can be eaten alone, on top of a salad, or spread or stuffed into a sandwich, pita, wrap or anything!

Provided by murr433

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon low fat cottage cheese
4 slices cucumbers (chopped)
2 slices tomatoes (chopped)
1/2 stalk celery (chopped)
1 slice red onion (chopped)
lemon juice
pepper

Steps:

  • Scoop cottage cheese into bowl. Amount depends on how much you are making.
  • Add chopped veggies, amounts depend on how much you are making.
  • Add lemon juice and pepper-to taste.
  • Mix and EAT!
  • Eat it alone, on top or mixed into a salad, or spread or stuffed as a sandwich, can be topped with shredded cabbage, lettuce, and bean sprouts. You will feel so good and healthy after eating--enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.8, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 75.4, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 2.8

THREADGILL'S COTTAGE CHEESE CUCUMBER SALAD



Threadgill's Cottage Cheese Cucumber Salad image

This refreshing salad from Threadgill's brings back fond memories of iced tea, live music, fried catfish, and other delights from the Austin, TX restaurant. The dish can be served as a side salad, or, for a low-calorie lunch, serve on a bed of lettuce with some tomato wedges sprinkled with salt & pepper. I clipped the recipe from the Austin American Statesman many years ago. The original called for fresh parsley, but I like it with the dill.

Provided by appleydapply

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

16 ounces low fat cottage cheese
1 cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup chopped green onion
pepper
Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Peel the cucumber and slice lengthwise into halves. Scrape out the seeds and discard, then chop the cucumber.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, cucumber, dill, and green onion. Fresh dill is best, but if you must substitute, use only 1 tsp of dried.
  • Sprinkle on some black pepper and 3 dashes of Tabasco, stir again, and taste. Add more pepper and Tabasco to your taste. If you wish, skip the Tabasco and let everybody add it to their own serving.
  • Serve immediately.

COUNTRY COTTAGE POTATO SALAD



Country Cottage Potato Salad image

A very unusual potato salad, but it is fabulous! It is, by far, one of the easiest potato salads to make, and everyone always wants the recipe. Don't be fooled by the ingredients, it is full of flavor! This is a must try. When taking to a pot luck, make sure you have copies of the recipe with you.

Provided by Perri Pender

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 8h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 large unpeeled red potatoes
2 cups mayonnaise (such as Hellman's®)
salt and ground black pepper to taste
10 green onions, chopped
1 (24 ounce) carton small-curd cottage cheese

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice about 1/4 inch thick; refrigerate until cool.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup of mayonnaise on the bottom and up the sides of a large salad bowl. Place half the potato slices into the salad bowl in a layer. Generously season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle half the green onions over the potatoes; layer half the cottage cheese and half of the remaining mayonnaise. Repeat layers and end with mayonnaise; spread the mayonnaise over the salad to seal in the layers.
  • Sprinkle black pepper over the top of the salad, and cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight. Toss well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fat 38.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 536.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

COTTAGE CHEESE CRAB SALAD



Cottage Cheese Crab Salad image

This is a great summer main dish. Dijon mustard adds a touch of zing to the dressing. My husband, David, and I especially enjoy this salad on warm days.-Elisa Lochridge, Tigard, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Lettuce leaves
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, mustard, garlic powder and pepper. Stir in crab, celery and onions. Serve on lettuce-lined plates with tomato wedges.

Nutrition Facts :

1950S PICTURE SALAD: PEACH AND COTTAGE CHEESE



1950s Picture Salad: Peach and Cottage Cheese image

Way back when, salads that were as pretty as a picture were quite the thing. Here is a salad that was very popular at the time. I have also included other popular picture salads of the period.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Cheese

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 canned peach halves, drained
2 cups cottage cheese with chives
4 lettuce cups

Steps:

  • Put a lettuce cup on each salad plate. This is a leaf of lettuce that is curled to form a cup-like shape.
  • Place one peach half in each cup.
  • Top with about 1/2 cup cottage cheese mixed with chives.
  • NOTE: Other Picture Salads: All are to be seved on cups of salad greens.
  • Pineapple Chunks 'n' Cherries: Arrange these two in lettuce cups. If using fresh cherries, it is nice to pit them.
  • Apricot 'n' Cream Cheese: Use drained apricot halves, cut side up. Top with softened cream cheese and chopped dates.
  • Pineapple-Banana Nut: Plae fluted sliced bananas (which have been dipped in pineapple syrup) on rained pineapple slices. Sprinkle with salted peanuts.
  • Molded fruit Cocktail: Fold well-drained fruit cocktail into slightly thickened fruit jello, using the syrup for part of the liquid used to make the jello.
  • Blushing Pear: Put 2 pear halves together with softened cream cheese. Sprinkle paprika on one side to make a blush. Top with cream cheese green pepper, and a water cress stem.

APPLE COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD



Apple Cottage Cheese Salad image

This refreshing salad is a welcome addition to any potluck or buffet. I always receive recipe requests and come home with an empty bowl...two great compliments for any cook!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups 4% cottage cheese
2 small apples, chopped
1/4 cup raisins
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup salted sunflower kernels, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, apples, raisins and poppy seeds. Combine lemon juice and honey; add to apple mixture. Chill. Just before serving, stir in sunflower kernels if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUMMERTIME CUCUMBER AND COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD



Summertime Cucumber and Cottage Cheese Salad image

My grandmother used to make this healthy summertime salad to help use up extra cukes from the garden. My husband works outside and loves coming home to this during the heat of the summer. The cottage cheese and mayo can be subbed with low fat for a healthier version.

Provided by CaneCorsoMom

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large cucumber (i prefer english)
1 small sweet onion
24 ounces cottage cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Dice cukes and onion into small pieces.
  • Mix cottage cheese, cukes, onions, mayo and salt/pepper in medium mixing bowl.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.8, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 29.4, Sodium 795.7, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3, Protein 23.6

PEAR COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD



Pear Cottage Cheese Salad image

Perfect anytime, this quick-fix salad makes a terrific snack, too! -Jeannie Thomas, Dry Ridge, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups 2% cottage cheese
2 medium pears, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COTTAGE CHEESE RADISH SALAD



Cottage Cheese Radish Salad image

Make and share this Cottage Cheese Radish Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Juliawiggins

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 scallions, sliced, including the crisp part of the green
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, quartered lengthways and thinly sliced
1 cup cottage cheese
4 tablespoons sour cream
3 lettuce or 3 spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Mix together the scalllion, radishes, cucumber, cottage cheese, and sour cream. Place a few leaves of lettuce or spinach on a serving dish and scoop the cottage cheese mixture onto it. Serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your cottage salad will taste. Look for ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tender greens.
  • Cut your vegetables evenly: This will help them cook evenly and look more appealing in the salad.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will lose their flavor and texture. Cook them just until they are tender-crisp.
  • Use a variety of textures: A good cottage salad should have a variety of textures, from the crispness of the cucumbers to the tenderness of the tomatoes. You can also add nuts, seeds, or croutons for added crunch.
  • Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing will overpower the delicate flavors of the vegetables. A simple vinaigrette or lemon-herb dressing is a good choice.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Cottage salad is best served immediately after it is made. The vegetables will start to lose their flavor and texture the longer they sit.

Conclusion:

Cottage salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it is a great choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give cottage salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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