Cottage Cheese Salad With Smoked Salmon & Avocado Recipe
A fresh and nutritious cottage cheese salad featuring creamy avocado, smoky salmon, crunchy almonds, and perfectly boiled eggs. This salad combines wholesome ingredients with simple seasonings for a light, satisfying meal perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 100 grams smoked salmon, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 medium cucumber, cubed
- 2 tablespoons chopped almonds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Egg: Boil the egg for about 7 minutes to achieve a medium-hard consistency, then cool and peel it. Alternatively, cook the egg to your preferred doneness.
- Prepare the Base: Spread the cottage cheese evenly on a plate or in a bowl as the salad base.
- Add Cucumber: Cube the cucumber and distribute it over the cottage cheese for a refreshing crunch.
- Slice and Add Avocado: Cut the avocado into slices or cubes and arrange it atop the salad to add creaminess.
- Layer Smoked Salmon: Place the smoked salmon slices evenly over the avocado and other salad components.
- Add Boiled Egg: Slice or quarter the boiled egg and add it to the salad to enrich it with protein.
- Garnish with Herbs and Nuts: Sprinkle chopped chives and chopped almonds over the salad to contribute flavor and texture.
- Season and Dress: Drizzle olive oil over the salad and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and textures at their best.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, gently mash the avocado before adding it to the salad.
- Chilling the salad for 10 minutes before serving can enhance the flavors.
- You can substitute almonds with walnuts or pecans for different nutty flavors.
- Adjust seasoning and olive oil quantity according to personal preference.
- Use fresh, high-quality smoked salmon for the best taste.
Keywords: cottage cheese salad, smoked salmon salad, avocado salad, healthy salad, low calorie salad, protein salad
