Mediterranean Cottage Cheese Salad Topper

Stir cottage cheese with oregano, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, lemon juice and garlic until well combined. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours before serving.

Makes 2 cups (500 mL)

Per serving (about 1/4 cup/50 mL): 57 calories, 1 g total fat, 166 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrates, 0 g fibre, 7 g protein. Source of calcium.

Amy Says: Portion the topper into individual serving containers for a grab-and-go option to add to a basic purchased or homemade green salad.

Shannon Says: This cottage cheese topper is a terrific replacement for cheeses that are higher in fat and salt. For example, 1/4 cup (50 mL) of crumbled feta cheese can contain 8 grams of fat and over 400 mg sodium.