25 April 2025
Perfect Protein Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
Michael Matthews adapted by JojoM
A high-protein, low-calorie salad packed with cottage cheese, egg, and fresh veggies, topped with a tangy buttermilk dressing.
🥗 Perfect Protein Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
This Perfect Protein Salad is a powerhouse of nutrition 💪—high in protein, low in calories, and bursting with freshness from crunchy vegetables and creamy cottage cheese. The tangy buttermilk dressing adds a refreshing finish that makes this salad ideal for a quick lunch or post-workout meal.
🥬 Why You’ll Love This Salad
- High-Protein Boost: With cottage cheese and a hard-boiled egg, this salad packs over 30g of protein.
- Light Yet Satisfying: The mix of avocado and buttermilk keeps it creamy without being heavy.
- Quick to Prepare: Ready in just 20 minutes—perfect for busy days!
- Balanced & Fresh: A combination of crunchy greens, savory mushrooms, and citrusy dressing keeps every bite exciting.
🧄 Flavorful Buttermilk Dressing
This easy buttermilk dressing is the secret to elevating your salad game. The lemon juice adds brightness 🍋, while garlic gives a subtle kick. It’s a lighter twist on classic creamy dressings, making it ideal for healthy eating without sacrificing flavor.
🥣 How to Make It
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Assemble the Salad:
In a medium mixing bowl, combine your baby spring mix, scallions, cucumber, mushrooms, avocado, cottage cheese, and chopped hard-boiled egg. -
Whisk the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper using a fork until smooth. -
Dress and Serve:
Drizzle the buttermilk dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Enjoy immediately for the freshest flavor! 🌿
💡 Tips for the Best Results
- Use fresh buttermilk for the best tangy flavor.
- Swap mushrooms with cherry tomatoes or bell peppers for variety.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle toasted almonds or pumpkin seeds on top.
- Double the recipe to meal prep for the week!
⚖️ Nutrition per Serving
- Calories: 349 kcal
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fat: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Cholesterol: 186mg
This Perfect Protein Salad with Buttermilk Dressing 🥗 is the perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and tangy—ideal for anyone looking to eat clean, feel full, and stay energized all day. 💚
Perfect Protein Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
Michael Matthews adapted by JojoMA high-protein, low-calorie salad packed with cottage cheese, egg, and fresh veggies, topped with a tangy buttermilk dressing.
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Ingredients
USMetric
Salad
Buttermilk Dressing
Instructions
Make the Salad
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the spring mix, scallions, cucumber, mushrooms, avocado, cottage cheese, and chopped egg.
Make the Dressing
- 1
In a small bowl, mix the buttermilk, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper using a fork.
Finish and Serve
- 1
Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- 2
Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 salad
Calories 349
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g19%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 186mg62%
Sodium 500mg22%
Total Carbohydrates 29g11%
Dietary Fiber 5g18%
Sugars 7g
Protein 30g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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