Cottage Cheese Salad with Za'atar
Quick answer
Za'atar cottage cheese salad is a practical appetizer where fresh curd cheese and aromatic za'atar meet with olive oil. To prepare this delicious salad, simply mix all the ingredients gently.
- Total time
- 15 dk
- Servings
- 4
- Calories (est.)
- ~180 kcal
- Difficulty
- kolay
za'atar salad · cottage cheese recipe · easy Mediterranean salad
15 dk · 4 servings · 180 kcal
Ingredients
- 300 grams fresh curd cheese
- 2 tablespoons dry za'atar
- 3 tomatoes (diced)
- 2 cucumbers (diced)
- 4 green onions (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup walnuts (coarsely chopped)
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses
- 1 teaspoon salt
Method
- Place the fresh curd cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the diced tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Add the finely chopped green onions and coarsely chopped walnuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, dry za'atar, pomegranate molasses, and salt to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss without mashing the cheese.
- Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil before serving.
Adjust the salt according to the saltiness of your cheese, and use fresh za'atar leaves if available.
FAQ
How many calories are in za'atar cottage cheese salad?
One serving of za'atar cottage cheese salad has approximately 180 calories.
What kind of cheese should be used?
Unsalted fresh curd cheese is the ideal choice for the authentic texture of this recipe.
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