Salad with beans and cottage cheese

4 servings

30 minutes

Bean and cottage cheese salad is a harmony of flavors and textures, combining the tenderness of cottage cheese, the density of beans, and the spiciness of red onion. This salad fits perfectly into European culinary traditions, blending simplicity in preparation with rich flavor. Lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil add freshness and a slight tang to the dish, while salt and black pepper provide expressiveness. This salad can be served as a standalone dish or as a hearty side. It is great for a light dinner or quick snack, ensuring a balance of proteins, healthy fats, and fiber. Thanks to the simplicity of ingredients and elegance in presentation, it becomes an excellent choice for those who appreciate tasty and healthy food without unnecessary complexities.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 161.6
• Proteins: 14.1g
• Fats: 2.3g
• Carbohydrates: 21.1g

Ingredients

• Canned red beans: 400 g
• Lemon juice: 1 ml
• Olive oil: to taste
• Red onion: 1 head
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Balsamic vinegar: to taste
• Cottage cheese: 1 jar

Cooking steps

1. Rinse the beans and let them drain.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned red beans: 400 g

2. Chop the onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red onion: 1 head

3. Mix olive oil with lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil:  to taste
   • Lemon juice: 1 ml
   • Balsamic vinegar:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. Mix the beans with onion and dress with sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned red beans: 400 g
   • Red onion: 1 head

5. Sprinkle with cottage cheese on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 1 jar