QUICK COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD

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An old standby. Very healthy--a great way to get kids to consume more calcium! Mom made this all the time in the winter, when fresh fruit was scarce.

Provided by Elizabeth H.

Categories     Pears

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups cottage cheese
4 canned pear halves in natural juice
4 large lettuce leaves
4 tablespoons Catalina dressing or 4 tablespoons raspberry vinaigrette dressing

Steps:

  • Wash lettuce leaves, pat dry and place on individual salad plates.
  • Place 1/2 cup cottage cheese on each leaf.
  • Top cottage cheese with pear half.
  • Drizzle about 1 tablespoon (or to taste) dressing over each portion.
  • Serve.
  • NOTE: do not prepare in advance unless you can keep the salads chilled!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.8, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 15.8, Sodium 435, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 7.9, Protein 13.7

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