Description
Discover the ultimate High Protein Cottage Cheese Pasta Salad – a delightful blend of creamy cottage cheese, crisp vegetables, and zesty dressing that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, whipping up a quick lunch, or looking for a nutritious side dish, this recipe guarantees satisfaction in every bite. Packed with protein and fresh flavors, it will keep you full and energized throughout your day. Plus, it’s quick to prepare in just 30 minutes and can be customized to suit your taste. Enjoy this light and refreshing salad that outshines traditional heavy pasta salads!
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz rotini pasta
- 1 large cucumber (diced)
- 1.5 cups tomatoes (halved)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1/2 cup spinach (chopped)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1.5 cups cottage cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare your vegetables by dicing them as indicated.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with vegetables.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the mixture and add Italian dressing along with salt and pepper.
- Gently mix everything together until well combined, then chill for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 20mg