Description
Looking for a filling and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion? Our High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of creamy cottage cheese, fresh vegetables, and zesty Italian dressing, making it an ideal choice for potlucks, picnics, or a quick lunch at home. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this vibrant salad that not only satisfies your cravings but also keeps you full with its protein-packed ingredients. Enjoy the refreshing flavors of lemon and herbs combined with colorful veggies for a deliciously wholesome meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz rotini pasta
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1.5 cups tomatoes, halved
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup spinach, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1 pinch oregano
- 1.5 cups cottage cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool.
- While the pasta cools, prepare the vegetables by dicing the cucumber, yellow bell pepper, and red onion; halve the tomatoes; and chop the spinach.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with all prepared vegetables.
- Add cottage cheese, Italian dressing, oregano, salt, pepper, and squeeze in fresh lemon juice.
- Toss gently until well mixed. Chill before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (Approximately 250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 15mg