Description
A refreshing Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad made with cottage cheese, fresh vegetables, and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta and cottage cheese.
- Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and black olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use whole grain pasta for a healthier option.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Cottage Cheese Pasta Salad