Description
Discover the ultimate High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Salad, a refreshing and satisfying dish that balances creamy goodness with vibrant vegetables. This protein-packed salad is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a picnic, potluck, or a quick lunch at home. With wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese and fresh veggies, this recipe not only fills you up but also nourishes you. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy go-to meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz Barilla rotini pasta
- 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 Good Culture cottage cheese
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Oregano, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare your vegetables: dice cucumber, halve tomatoes, dice bell pepper, chop onion, and cut spinach.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with diced veggies.
- Add lemon juice, Italian dressing, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste; mix well.
- Fold in cottage cheese gently until combined.
- Chill for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg