Delightful Cucumber Salad

Prep: 15 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A refreshing cucumber salad featuring lemon-flavored Jell-O, crunchy walnuts, and creamy cottage cheese, perfect for light summer meals or entertaining. Its cool, tangy flavors and crunchy textures make it a delightful side dish that appeals to those seeking a unique, flavorful salad.

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Ingredients

  • 6 oz. lemon Jell-O
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 carton small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 cup salad dressing

Instructions

  1. Dissolve the lemon Jell-O in boiling water.
  2. Stir in vinegar and chill until almost congealed.
  3. Add chopped cucumber, chopped onion, chopped walnuts, and cottage cheese.
  4. Mix well, then place in mold and chill until firm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

416 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.4g 21% DV
Total Fat 32.6g 42% DV
Carbs 23.1g 8% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 8.5g 17% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 679.5mg 30% DV
Potassium 308mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 10mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 32.5mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 3.7mg 4% DV
Calcium 186.3mg 14% DV
Iron 1.7mg 9% DV
Contains Milk Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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