Tomato and Cottage Cheese Salad
A simple salad combining fresh tomatoes and cottage cheese with a light dressing, prepared by mixing and tossing ingredients.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato (medium-sized, diced) | 5 | Count |
| Cottage Cheese (whole milk based, crumbled) | 500 | Grams |
| Red Onion (small, finely chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Cucumber (medium-sized, peeled and diced) | 1 | Count |
| Olive Oil (extra virgin) | 3 | Tbsp |
| Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Fresh Basil (leaves only, chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, crumbled cottage cheese, chopped red onion, and diced cucumber.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the tomato and cottage cheese mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Add the chopped fresh basil to the salad and toss again to distribute evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Kitchen equipment
WhiskLarge Mixing Bowl