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Cottage Cheese Salad With Smoked Salmon & Avocado Recipe

Cottage Cheese Salad With Smoked Salmon & Avocado Recipe
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A light and nutritious cottage cheese salad featuring smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and fresh cucumber, topped with chopped almonds and chives for added texture and flavor. This salad is perfect for a healthy breakfast or light lunch.

Ingredients

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Salad Base

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber

Protein & Toppings

  • 2–3 slices smoked salmon
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp chopped almonds
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives

Fresh Produce

  • 1/2 avocado

Seasoning

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

Instructions

  1. Cook the egg: Boil the egg for 7 minutes until it reaches a medium firmness. Once cooked, set it aside to cool.
  2. Add cottage cheese: Place the cottage cheese on a plate or in a bowl as the base of your salad.
  3. Add cucumber: Scatter the diced cucumber evenly over the cottage cheese.
  4. Prepare avocado: Slice or cube half an avocado and arrange it on top of the salad.
  5. Add smoked salmon: Layer 2-3 slices of smoked salmon over the avocado and cucumber.
  6. Add the egg: Cut the boiled egg in half, or chop or slice according to your preference, and place it on the salad.
  7. Sprinkle toppings: Garnish with chopped chives and chopped almonds for crunch and flavor.
  8. Season: Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve: Enjoy the salad immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • For a vegan alternative, substitute smoked salmon and egg with grilled tofu or tempeh.
  • Adjust olive oil quantity based on dietary preference or calorie requirements.
  • Use fresh chives and almonds for optimal flavor and crunch.
  • Boil the egg longer if you prefer a firmer yolk.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature depending on your preference.

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Keywords: cottage cheese salad, smoked salmon salad, avocado salad, healthy salad, quick lunch, protein-rich salad

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