Round white bowl with cottage cheese and fruit salad on white napkin.

Strawberry, Peach & Cottage Cheese Salad with Avocado

Name: Strawberry, Peach & Cottage Cheese Salad with Avocado
Ingredients: 1 tub (500 g) 1% or 2% cottage cheese; 2 whole Ontario peaches OR 1 can (398 mL) no sugar added peach slices, drained; 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh basil, chopped; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) lemon rind, grated; 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt; 2 cups (500 mL) strawberries, sliced; 4 to 6 leaves red leaf or Boston lettuce; 1 avocado, chopped; 1/3 cup (75 mL) slivered or sliced almonds, toasted

Savour Ontario Kitchen Jun 29 2020

Quick & Easy

Serves 4-6

Fruit and refreshing cottage cheese make for a versatile, seasonal salad you can enjoy for breakfast or lunch. The zip of lemon and hint of basil add a unique twist to love.

Prep 15 MIN

Method

Step 1

Place cottage cheese in fine mesh sieve over bowl and set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine peaches and strawberries. Stir in basil, lemon rind and juice; toss to combine.

Step 3

Add drained cottage cheese and salt; stir gently to coat.

Step 4

Divide lettuce among bowls and spoon salad on top. Sprinkle with avocado and almonds to serve.

Tip

Placing the cottage cheese in the sieve is optional, it does help drain it a bit for a thicker cottage cheese mixture.

Nutritional Information

One Serving 1/4 Recipe

Calories	250
Protein	16 g
Carbohydrates	21 g
Fat	13 g
Saturated Fat	2 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	5 mg
Sodium	560 mg
Fibre	7 g
Sugars	11 g

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