Cottage Cheese Salad With Smoked Salmon & Avocado Recipe
A refreshing and protein-packed Cottage Cheese Salad with Smoked Salmon and Avocado, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or light lunch. This salad combines creamy cottage cheese, rich smoked salmon, buttery avocado, and crunchy almonds for a delicious balance of flavors and textures.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook + Boiling
- Cuisine: Western
- Diet: Low Carb
Salad Base
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2–3 slices smoked salmon
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1 egg
Toppings & Seasoning
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
- 1 tbsp chopped almonds
- 1 tsp olive oil (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Cook the Egg: Boil the egg for 7 minutes to get a firm but creamy yolk. Once cooked, set it aside to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prepare the Base: On a plate or in a bowl, spread the cottage cheese evenly as the salad base.
- Add Cucumber: Scatter the diced cucumber evenly over the cottage cheese for a fresh crunch.
- Add Avocado: Slice or cube the avocado and arrange it evenly on top of the salad.
- Place Smoked Salmon: Lay the slices of smoked salmon over the avocado and cucumber for a burst of savory flavor.
- Slice the Egg: Cut the boiled egg in half or into preferred slices, then place it on the salad.
- Sprinkle Toppings: Add the chopped chives and chopped almonds over the salad to enhance flavor and texture.
- Season the Salad: Drizzle olive oil over the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy all the fresh and vibrant flavors at their best.
Notes
- This salad is best eaten fresh to retain the texture of the avocado and smoked salmon.
- Adjust the olive oil and seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- For a spicier twist, add a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper or a dash of paprika.
- Chop almonds can be substituted with walnuts or pine nuts for different nutty flavors.
- This salad makes a nutritious breakfast or a light meal packed with protein and healthy fats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg
Keywords: cottage cheese salad, smoked salmon salad, avocado salad, healthy breakfast, protein salad, low carb salad