I’m increasing my cache of cottage cheese recipes, and this one from the Knudsen Cottage Cheese web site captured my interest. Perfect for summer luncheon entrees, this colorful salad can be chosen for heart-healthy and diabetic-friendly diets, especially if you select non-fat or low-fat cheeses and dressing, and whole grain pasta, and forego adding salt. I made a few adjustments to the recipe and it lends easily to other improvisions as well. Leftovers tasted great the next day too!
Here's the USDA National Nutrient Database breakdown for 1/8 of the recipe serving (using 2% cottage cheese and reduced-fat dressing): 197 calories; 8.6 g protein; 4 g fat; 29 g carbs; 100 mg calcium; 397 mg sodium. (If you use non-fat cottage cheese and non-fat dressing the numbers per 1/8 recipe serving size drop to: 164 calories; 1.3 g fat; 288 mg sodium.)