Creamy Radish and Cucumber Cottage Cheese Salad
This refreshing and creamy Radish and Cucumber Cottage Cheese Salad is a perfect blend of crisp vegetables and smooth cottage cheese, making it a delightful addition to any meal. Combining the peppery crunch of radishes with the coolness of cucumber and the savory flavor of scallions, this salad is not only tasty but also low in cholesterol. It's a great choice for a light lunch or a side dish at dinner. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, this salad will surely impress your guests and elevate your dining experience.
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Servings
150
Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
scallions
2 (sliced, including the crisp part of the green)
radishes
4 (thinly sliced)
cucumber
1 (quartered lengthways and thinly sliced)
cottage cheese
1 cup (plain, low-fat)
sour cream
4 tablespoons (light or regular)
lettuce or spinach leaves
3 (whole, for serving)
Instructions
1
In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced scallions, radishes, and cucumber.
2
Carefully fold in the cottage cheese and sour cream until the vegetables are well coated.
3
Prepare a serving dish by laying out the lettuce or spinach leaves as a bed.
4
Spoon the creamy cottage cheese mixture over the greens.
5
Optionally, garnish with extra radish slices or a sprinkle of fresh herbs, if desired.
6
Serve immediately and enjoy the crisp freshness!
Nutrition Information
5g
Fat
12.5g
Carbs
12.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Creamy Radish and Cucumber Cottage Cheese Salad?
It is a refreshing and creamy salad that blends crisp vegetables like radishes and cucumber with smooth cottage cheese for a light meal or side dish.
What are the main ingredients for this salad?
The ingredients include scallions, radishes, cucumber, plain low-fat cottage cheese, sour cream, and lettuce or spinach leaves.
How many calories are in a serving of this salad?
There are 150 calories per serving.
Is this recipe low in cholesterol?
Yes, it is specifically described as being low in cholesterol and healthy.
What is the protein content of the salad?
This recipe provides 12.5g of protein per serving.
How much fat is in this cottage cheese salad?
The salad contains 5g of fat per serving.
Can I make this recipe vegan?
Yes, the recipe is tagged as 'vegan optional,' which suggests you can use plant-based cottage cheese and sour cream substitutes.
How many radishes do I need?
The recipe calls for 4 thinly sliced radishes.
What kind of cucumber should I use?
The recipe requires 1 cucumber, quartered lengthways and thinly sliced.
How should the scallions be prepared?
Slice 2 scallions, including the crisp part of the green.
What type of cottage cheese is recommended?
The recipe suggests using 1 cup of plain, low-fat cottage cheese.
Can I use regular sour cream?
Yes, you can use either light or regular sour cream.
How do I serve the salad?
Serve the creamy mixture over a bed of lettuce or spinach leaves.
How many grams of carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 12.5g of carbohydrates per serving.
Is this salad a good side dish for dinner?
Yes, it is described as a delightful addition to any meal and a great side dish at dinner.
How do I mix the ingredients?
Combine the vegetables in a bowl first, then carefully fold in the cottage cheese and sour cream.
Can I add garnish to this salad?
Yes, you can garnish with extra radish slices or a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
Should the salad be served cold?
The instructions recommend serving it immediately to enjoy the crisp freshness of the vegetables.
What is the flavor profile of the salad?
It features the peppery crunch of radishes, the coolness of cucumber, and savory scallions in a creamy base.
How many ingredients are required in total?
There are 6 ingredients in this recipe.
Is this salad gluten-free?
While not explicitly tagged, the ingredients (vegetables and dairy) are naturally gluten-free.
What is the serving size for this recipe?
The specific serving size is not provided, but the recipe uses 1 cup of cottage cheese as a base.
Can I use spinach instead of lettuce?
Yes, the recipe allows for either 3 lettuce or spinach leaves for serving.
How much sour cream is needed?
You will need 4 tablespoons of sour cream.
Is this salad easy to prepare?
Yes, it is described as easy to prepare and involves simple mixing and folding.
Does this recipe contain sugar?
The sugar content is not specified in the nutritional data.
What is the recipe ID for this dish?
The recipe ID is creamy-radish-and-cucumber-cottage-cheese-salad.
What is the sodium content?
The sodium content is not provided in the nutritional information.
Is there fiber in this salad?
The fiber content is not specified, although it contains several vegetables.
Is this salad suitable for guests?
Yes, the description says it will surely impress your guests and elevate your dining experience.