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Cottage cheese and pineapple salad

Cottage cheese and pineapple salad
Cottage cheese and pineapple salad
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This is a simple, retro-style salad combining creamy cottage cheese with sweet, juicy pineapple chunks. It's a popular no-cook dish in the United States, often served as a light lunch, side dish, or even a healthy dessert option.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

The dish is high in protein from the cottage cheese and provides a good source of vitamin C and manganese from the pineapple. A typical serving has a moderate calorie count, primarily from protein and natural sugars.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories180 kcal
Protein14 g
Carbs20 g
Fat4.5 g
Fiber1 g
Sugar18 g
Sodium450 mg
Calcium130 mg
Phosphorus180 mg
Selenium14 mcg
Vitamin C15 mg
Manganese1.2 mg
Vitamin B120.5 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
Potassium250 mg

Per 1 cup (225 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

It's a classic example of mid-20th century American 'diet food,' valued for its high protein-to-calorie ratio. Nutritionally, it's interesting because the vitamin C in the pineapple can help enhance the absorption of certain minerals from the dairy.

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