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Cottage Cheese Street Corn Salad (Fresh, High-Protein Summer Favorite)

Cottage Cheese Street Corn Salad

Cottage Cheese Street Corn Salad is a fresh, high-protein delight perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked corn kernels
  • 1 1/2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 small jalapeno minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese optional

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Cook and cool corn if using fresh.
  2. Blend cottage cheese until smooth if desired.
  3. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  4. Stir until evenly coated.
  5. Chill before serving and garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is versatile; feel free to customize with different cheeses or add ingredients like avocado for extra creaminess.

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