Cottage Cheese Smoked Salmon Salad Recipe
A light and nutritious Cottage Cheese Smoked Salmon Salad featuring creamy cottage cheese, savory smoked salmon, fresh cucumber, avocado, and a perfectly boiled egg, topped with crunchy almonds and chives for a satisfying meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Cook the Egg: Boil the egg for about 7 minutes until it is hard-boiled but still tender, then set it aside to cool.
- Prepare the Base: Spread the cottage cheese evenly in a serving bowl or plate to create the salad base.
- Add Vegetables: Add the diced cucumber over the cottage cheese evenly.
- Prepare and Add Avocado: Slice or cube the avocado and place it gently on top of the cucumber and cottage cheese layer.
- Add Smoked Salmon: Arrange the 2-3 slices of smoked salmon aesthetically over the avocado layer.
- Dress the Egg: Peel and cut the boiled egg in half or slice it, then add it on top of the salad.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle chopped chives and chopped almonds evenly across the entire salad for flavor and texture contrast.
- Season: Drizzle olive oil over the salad and season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and textures.
Notes
- Boiling the egg for 7 minutes yields a firm yet creamy yolk; adjust time to desired doneness.
- You can substitute almonds with walnuts or pecans for different textures.
- Use fresh chives to keep the salad bright and flavorful.
- Olive oil enhances richness but adjust quantity to your preference.
- This salad is best served fresh; avoid letting it sit too long to maintain avocado freshness and salmon texture.
Keywords: cottage cheese salad, smoked salmon salad, healthy salad, high protein salad, low fat salad, avocado salad, easy lunch
