Cottage Cheese Salad with Salmon
A protein-packed salad featuring cottage cheese, smoked salmon, avocado, boiled egg, and fresh cucumber. Ready in 10 minutes, this healthy dish is perfect for a quick, satisfying lunch.
Equipment
- 1 pot for boiling egg
- 1 Knife for slicing ingredients
- 1 plate or bowl for assembling salad
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2-3 slices smoked salmon
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1 tablespoon chopped almonds
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the egg for about 7 minutes or cook to your preferred doneness. Set aside to cool.
- Place the cottage cheese in a bowl or plate as the base of the salad.
- Add the diced cucumber over the cottage cheese.
- Slice or cube the avocado and arrange it on top of the salad.
- Lay the smoked salmon slices over the salad ingredients.
- Cut the boiled egg in half or chop it, then add it to the salad.
- Sprinkle chopped chives and almonds evenly over the salad.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Boil the egg to your liking for preferred texture.
- Use fresh chives and almonds for best flavor.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 1 day.
- For variation, add lemon juice or dill for extra freshness.