Description
Elevate your meal prep with the High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Salad – theamazingfood. This vibrant dish combines the creaminess of cottage cheese with colorful, fresh vegetables to create a satisfying salad that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re planning a picnic, hosting a potluck, or simply seeking a wholesome lunch, this salad delivers protein-packed goodness and a delightful crunch. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s an ideal choice for anyone looking to enjoy a nutritious meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz pasta (Barilla rotini recommended)
- 1 large cucumber (diced)
- 1.5 cups tomatoes (halved or quartered)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1/2 cup spinach (chopped)
- 1.5 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Oregano, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- While pasta cools, dice cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, and red onion; chop spinach.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with veggies, cottage cheese, Italian dressing, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture and stir gently until combined.
- Chill for at least 10 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg