Broccoli And Cottage Cheese Salad - Muuna Cottage Cheese

By: Muuna Cottage Cheese • September 5, 2017

Protein-Packed Broccoli Salad

Prep.
Time

15

Min

Cook
Time

0

Min

Total
Time

15

Min

Introduction

Broccoli salad is a classic side dish for summer gatherings and we’ve given it a protein punch by replacing the mayonnaise with protein-packed Lowfat plain Muuna cottage cheese! Enjoy this salad at your next party or family dinner for a fresh and crunchy summer dish.

Ingredients

Salad:

4 cups Fresh broccoli orets
1⁄2 cup Shredded carrots
1⁄4 cup Red onion, diced
2 Large apples, chopped
1⁄2 cup Toasted sunflower seeds
1⁄4 cup dried cranberries

Dressing:

1 cup Lowfat plain Muuna cottage cheese
2 Tbsp. Skim milk
2 Tbsp. Lemon juice
1 Tbsp. Sugar
1⁄4 Tsp. Salt
Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine dressing ingredients. Pulse until smooth.
2. Combine salad ingredients in a bowl and mix.
3. Pour dressing over the mixture and stir to coat.
4. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Note: If you do not plan to enjoy this salad right away, add the sunflower seeds to it later so they don’t become soggy.