Creamy Pasta Salad
A refreshing pasta salad that puts expired cottage cheese to good use.
15
Prep Time (min)
10
Cook Time (min)
25
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz expired cottage cheese
- 8 oz cooked pasta (any shape)
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (e.g., cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, basil)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the expired cottage cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2
Add the cooked pasta, chopped vegetables, and fresh herbs to the bowl.
3
Toss everything together until well coated with the cottage cheese dressing.
4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
5
Give the pasta salad a gentle stir before serving.
6
Serve chilled as a side dish or light lunch.
7
Enjoy!