If you’re tired of traditional lettuce salads, then you need to try our favorite no lettuce salad! Packed with garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and a zesty dressing on a bed of creamy cottage cheese, it’s a wholesome and satisfying option for any meal.
This salad is a refreshing and flavor-packed alternative to the usual lettuce-based options. It’s perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish, and it’s both simple and nutritious. You’ll love it as much as we do!
No Lettuce Salad Ingredients
The key ingredients for this salad include garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, mini cucumbers, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, sea salt, freshly ground pepper, everything bagel seasoning, and cottage cheese.
Easy Ingredient Swaps
This salad is highly versatile and allows for easy ingredient swaps. Feel free to use any variety of cottage cheese, tomatoes, onion, cucumber, or white beans. You can also experiment with different nuts, seeds, and seasonings to customize the flavor to your liking.
Top Tips for No Lettuce Salad
Whether you want to serve it immediately or plan to meal prep for later, we’ve got you covered with our top tips for preparing and storing this delicious salad. You can also make easy ingredient substitutions to customize the salad to your taste preferences.
How to Serve This No Lettuce Salad
This salad can be enjoyed as a main meal or a side dish. It pairs perfectly with grilled meats or baked potatoes. Don’t forget to try some of our favorite dipping options on the side, such as toasted bread, crackers, tortilla chips, or naan.
Storage Instructions
While this salad is best served immediately, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Be sure to store the fresh ingredients separately from the cottage cheese to maintain the salad’s beautiful appearance and prevent the dairy from separating.
