Cottage Cheese Salad With Smoked Salmon & Avocado Recipe
A fresh and nutritious cottage cheese salad featuring protein-rich smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and a boiled egg, perfect for a light and satisfying meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
Protein & Toppings
- 1 egg
- 2–3 slices smoked salmon
- 1/2 avocado, sliced or cubed
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
- 1 tbsp chopped almonds
Seasoning
- 1 tsp olive oil (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the egg: Boil the egg for about 7 minutes to achieve a firm but tender yolk. You can adjust the cooking time to your liking. Once cooked, set it aside to cool.
- Add cottage cheese: Place the cottage cheese on a plate or in a bowl as the base of your salad, spreading it evenly.
- Add cucumber: Scatter the diced cucumber over the cottage cheese to add crunch and freshness.
- Prepare and add avocado: Cut the avocado into slices or cubes and carefully place them on top of the salad to add creaminess.
- Add smoked salmon: Lay the slices of smoked salmon evenly over the avocado and cucumber layer for a rich, smoky flavor.
- Add the boiled egg: Peel the boiled egg and cut it in half, or chop or slice it as you prefer. Arrange the egg pieces on top of the salad.
- Sprinkle toppings: Generously sprinkle the chopped chives and chopped almonds over the entire salad to add a fresh herbaceous note and some crunch.
- Season and dress: Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss lightly if desired or serve as is.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, high-quality smoked salmon.
- Adjust olive oil quantity based on your preference for richness.
- You can substitute almonds with walnuts or sunflower seeds for different textures.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients.
- This salad pairs well with crusty bread or as a light meal on its own.
Keywords: cottage cheese salad, smoked salmon salad, avocado salad, healthy salad, protein salad, quick salad
