Lo-Cal Garden Salad
Lo-Cal Garden Salad is a refreshing and healthy choice for those watching their calorie intake. With the creamy texture of cottage cheese combined with the crispness of radishes and green onions, it’s a delightful juxtaposition of flavors and textures. The added cherry tomatoes offer a burst of sweetness and color, making this salad not only tasty but also visually appealing. You can easily customize it by adding your favorite fresh veggies, ensuring a new taste experience every time. Whether as a light lunch or a side dish, it’s a versatile salad that celebrates the fresh bounty of the garden.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. Cottage Cheese
- 1/4 c. Radishes, sliced
- 1/4 c. Green Onions, sliced
- 1/2 tsp. M-K Seasoned Salt
- 1/8 tsp. M-K Granulated Black Pepper
- 1 c. Cherry Tomatoes OR Tomato Wedges on Lettuce Leaf
- Optional: Diced cucumbers, zucchini, chopped green or red pepper, broccoli, cauliflower, or M-K Chives in place of green onions.
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sliced radishes, and sliced green onions.
- Season with M-K Seasoned Salt and M-K Granulated Black Pepper. Mix well.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until it’s thoroughly cold.
- Before serving, stir in the halved cherry tomatoes or place tomato wedges on a lettuce leaf.
- Optionally, you can enhance the salad by adding any of the suggested fresh vegetables or substitute M-K Chives for green onions.
