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A wooden bowl filled with a fresh Cottage Cheese Salad, mixed with berries, celery, and garnished with a sprig of mint.

Keto Cranberry Cottage Cheese Salad

A creamy, tangy, and subtly sweet chilled soup that reimagines the classic cottage cheese salad into a refreshing keto-friendly delight, perfect for a light meal or satisfying snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 133
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chilled Soup
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or other keto-friendly milk alternative
  • 2 tbsp sugar-free dried cranberries sweetened with erythritol or monk fruit, check net carbs
  • 1 tsp erythritol or monk fruit sweetener, adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt
For Garnish (Optional)
  • 1 tbsp pecans chopped
  • 1 tbsp celery finely diced

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

Prepare the Soup Base
  1. In a high-speed blender, combine the full-fat cottage cheese, unsweetened almond milk, sugar-free dried cranberries, erythritol (or your chosen sweetener), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. If the soup is too thick for your preference, add a little more almond milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
  3. Taste the soup and adjust the sweetener, vanilla, or salt as needed to suit your palate.
Chill and Serve
  1. Pour the blended cranberry cottage cheese soup into individual serving bowls or glasses. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully and ensures the soup is served refreshingly cold.
  2. Just before serving, garnish each bowl with a sprinkle of chopped pecans and finely diced celery, if desired. These toppings add a delightful crunch and hint at the 'salad' texture from the recipe name.

Notes

This chilled soup can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. For a tartier flavor, use fresh or frozen unsweetened cranberries and adjust sweetener accordingly. You can also experiment with a pinch of nutmeg or a dash of orange zest in the blend for a different twist.