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Cottage Cheese Salad With Smoked Salmon & Avocado Recipe

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A refreshing and nutritious cottage cheese salad featuring creamy avocado, savory smoked salmon, and a perfectly cooked boiled egg, enhanced with crunchy almonds and fresh chives. This easy-to-make salad is a perfect light meal or appetizer packed with protein and healthy fats.

Ingredients

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Salad Components

  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2–3 slices smoked salmon
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives
  • 1 tbsp chopped almonds

Seasoning

  • 1 tsp olive oil (or to taste)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Cook the egg: Boil the egg for about 7 minutes until it reaches a medium firmness, then set aside to cool while you prepare the rest of the salad.
  2. Prepare cottage cheese base: Place 1 cup of cottage cheese onto a plate or bowl to form the salad’s base layer.
  3. Add cucumber: Evenly scatter 1/2 cup of diced cucumber on top of the cottage cheese for freshness and crunch.
  4. Slice avocado: Cut 1/2 an avocado into slices or cubes and arrange these over the salad to add creamy texture.
  5. Add smoked salmon: Layer 2-3 slices of smoked salmon atop the avocado for a rich, smoky flavor.
  6. Prepare and add the cooked egg: Peel the boiled egg and cut it in half (or chop/slice as preferred), then place onto the salad.
  7. Top with garnishes: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped chives and 1 tablespoon of chopped almonds over the salad for fresh herbaceous notes and a satisfying crunch.
  8. Season: Drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil over the salad and add salt and pepper to taste for balanced flavor.
  9. Serve immediately: Enjoy this fresh, protein-packed cottage cheese salad right away to benefit from all the vibrant flavors and textures.

Notes

  • Boil the egg to your preferred doneness; 7 minutes yields a medium boiled egg.
  • Use fresh smoked salmon from a reputable source for best flavor and texture.
  • Optional: add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
  • Chop almonds finely if you prefer less crunch or larger chunks for more texture.
  • This salad is best enjoyed fresh to preserve the avocado’s color and texture.

Keywords: cottage cheese salad, smoked salmon salad, avocado salad, healthy salad, protein salad, easy salad recipe, low carb salad

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