Cottage Cheese Salad with Smoked Salmon and Avocado Recipe
A fresh and nutritious Cottage Cheese Salad featuring creamy avocado, smoky salmon, crunchy cucumbers, and a perfectly boiled egg, enhanced with chopped chives and almonds. This salad combines protein-rich ingredients with healthy fats, making it a satisfying and wholesome meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Cottage Cheese Salad Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 100 grams smoked salmon, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced or cubed
- 1/2 cup cucumber, cubed
- 2 tablespoons almonds, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the Egg: Place the egg in a pot of boiling water and cook for 7 minutes for a slightly firm yolk or adjust the time to your preferred doneness. Once cooked, drain and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a serving bowl or plate, spread the cottage cheese evenly as the base layer of the salad.
- Add Cucumber: Cube the cucumber and scatter it evenly over the cottage cheese to add crunch and freshness.
- Slice the Avocado: Cut the ripe avocado into slices or cubes and arrange them gently on top of the cucumber and cottage cheese.
- Arrange Smoked Salmon: Layer the smoked salmon slices over the avocado, distributing them attractively across the salad.
- Add the Boiled Egg: Peel the boiled egg and slice it, then add it to the salad as the finishing protein component.
- Garnish and Season: Sprinkle chopped chives and chopped almonds over the salad. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately for best freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Boil the egg to your preferred level of doneness – 7 minutes yields a slightly firm yolk.
- Choose ripe but firm avocado to avoid mushiness.
- For extra crunch and nutrition, almonds can be toasted lightly before adding.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh; prepare just before serving.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences.
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