High-Protein Cottage Cheese Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes
This Cottage Cheese Cucumber Salad is made with fresh veggies, creamy cottage cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and seasonings. Savory and delicious, it comes together in minutes and is unbelievably filling!
We love meat-filled recipes like oven-baked calico beans and chicken quesadillas. However, sometimes we just can’t be bothered to turn on the stove.
So, instead of sacrificing our nutritious goals, we find other sources of easy protein like this cucumber salad with cottage cheese! Quick and easy to make, it’s packed with flavor, nutrients, and protein and is guaranteed to keep you full.
The best part? As long as you prepare the eggs in advance, all you have to do is combine the ingredients and serve!
Recipe Ingredients
Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions for this tomato cucumber salad with cottage cheese. Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details!
- Cucumber – We recommend using a Persian cucumber or English cucumber. They have thinner skins and fewer seeds than other varieties, making them perfect for this recipe.
- Tomato – We use Roma tomatoes, but cherry or grape tomatoes also work.
- Cottage Cheese – We use non-fat cottage cheese, but any variety you like best will taste great.
- Egg – Hardboiled eggs add extra texture, protein, and healthy fats. We always have them prepped and ready to go in the fridge!
- Green Onion – Adds a sharp, slightly tangy taste.
- Flavor Enhancers – Balsamic glaze, everything but the bagel seasoning, salt, and pepper create a sweet, savory flavor that takes this cottage cheese cucumber salad over the top!
How to Make This Cottage Cheese Cucumber Salad
- Add the chopped tomato and cucumber to a bowl.
- Top the veggies with the cottage cheese, egg, and green onion.
- Drizzle with balsamic, and add your seasonings.
- Enjoy. Seriously, it’s that easy!
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Possible Variations for Cottage Cheese Cucumber Salad
One of the best things about this recipe is how versatile it can be! Feel free to mix and match whatever you have on hand and make it your own.
- Veggies – Add to or swap the cucumber and tomatoes with options like red onion, bell peppers, peas, olives, and broccoli.
- Fresh Herbs – Add a bright, refreshing taste with fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro, or rosemary.
- Protein – Add even more protein by stirring in zesty crockpot shredded chicken, tuna, or salmon.
Common Questions
This recipe is best served right away. However, if you have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge for 2-3 days.
We love to serve this recipe on its own. However, it’s also great with crackers, bread, or lettuce wraps!
We don’t find it necessary. However, if you think you’re going to have leftovers, you may want to salt the cucumbers and drain the excess liquid before combining the ingredients to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes Recipe
Equipment
- 1 knife
- 1 bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup cucumber, chopped (about 1/2 cucumber)
- 1 cup roma tomato, chopped (about 1 tomato)
- 1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese
- 1 hard boiled egg, chopped
- 1 green onion, sliced thinly
- 1/2 Tablespoon balsamic glaze
- EBTB (Everything But The Bagel) seasoning, to taste
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add the chopped cucumber and tomato to a bowl.1 cup cucumber, chopped, 1 cup roma tomato, chopped
- Top with cottage cheese, hard boiled egg, and green onion.1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese, 1 hard boiled egg, chopped, 1 green onion, sliced thinly
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top, sprinkle with EBTB, salt and pepper.1/2 Tablespoon balsamic glaze, EBTB (Everything But The Bagel) seasoning, to taste, salt and pepper, to taste
- Eat immediately or store ingredients separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
I love the balsamic glaze – so yummy!
This was amazing and so simple! Thank you for sharing this!
We are so glad you enjoyed it, Pam! It’s a lunch time favorite around here too. 🙂 Blessings!