Loaded Cottage Cheese Salad (High-Protein & Flavor-Packed)
Creamy cottage cheese loaded with crisp veggies, savory add-ins, and bold flavor. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or high-protein snack.
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
📝 Ingredients
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2 cups full-fat cottage cheese (or low-fat)
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cup cucumber, diced
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¼ cup red onion, finely diced
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½ avocado, diced
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4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
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¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
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2 tbsp fresh chives or green onions, sliced
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Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional Add-Ins
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1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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Everything bagel seasoning
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Diced bell peppers
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Base Layer
Add cottage cheese to a large bowl.
Step 2: Add the “Loaded” Toppings
Gently fold in:
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Tomatoes
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Cucumber
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Red onion
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Avocado
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Bacon
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Cheddar cheese
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Chives
Step 3: Season
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Add salt and black pepper to taste.
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Optional: drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice for brightness.
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Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if desired.
Step 4: Serve
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Serve immediately for freshest texture
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Or chill 30 minutes for flavors to blend
✨ Flavor Variations
🥑 Southwest Style
Add corn, black beans, jalapeño, and a squeeze of lime.
🥗 Mediterranean Style
Add olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and oregano.
🥓 Classic Loaded Baked Potato Style
Add more bacon, cheddar, sour cream, and chopped scallions.
🧊 Storage
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Refrigerate up to 2 days
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Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning
💡 Tips for Best Texture
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Use small-curd cottage cheese for smoother consistency.
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Drain excess liquid if needed before mixing.
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Fold gently to keep ingredients chunky.
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Taste and adjust seasoning after chilling.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
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🥗 Sweet fruit cottage cheese salad
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🌮 Spicy taco-style cottage cheese bowl
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🥒 Keto loaded cottage cheese salad
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🍅 Tomato basil cottage cheese bowl
Which one would you like next? 😊