The Best-Tasting Cottage Cheese Side Dishes

These high-protein, low-carb side dishes made with cottage cheese are delicious, quick to make, and don’t need any protein powder.

High protein sides made with cottage cheese including cauli mash, broccoli salad, cucumber salad and squash casserole.

Cottage cheese is an underrated staple for quick, high-protein, low-carb side dishes. Its mild flavor and creamy texture make it easy to combine with vegetables, fruit, or herbs for simple, satisfying sides.

And using cottage cheese lets you boost protein without relying on protein powder or meat. All the following side dishes offer more than 25% of calories from protein, making them filling and ideal for hitting daily protein goals.

Not only that, they are easy to prepare, full of flavor, and perfect for everyday meals. These sides work well with most protein main dishes including chicken, seafood, or beef. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

Tasty Cottage Cheese Side Dishes

Cottage Cheese Cauliflower Mash (High Protein, Low Carb)

Indulge in this creamy, low-carb cottage cheese cauliflower mash—a high-protein, easy-to-make side dish that rivals classic mashed potatoes and is perfect for cooler days and holiday meals!

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Herby Green Goddess Slaw with Cottage Cheese

This green goddess slaw combines crisp cabbage with fresh herbs and a protein-packed cottage cheese dressing for a delicious low-carb dish that comes together in minutes!

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High Protein Butternut Squash Casserole (Low Carb)

This high-protein butternut squash casserole is a low-carb twist on the classic sweet potato casserole. A deliciously comforting side dish for fall or holiday meals!

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Cottage Cheese Broccoli Salad

This high-protein broccoli salad skips the mayo for a creamy cottage cheese and feta dressing, keeping it rich, tangy, and satisfying!

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High Protein Fruit Salad

This high-protein fruit salad is a quick, sweet and creamy bowl packed with fresh berries and cottage cheese, perfect for a healthy, low-carb breakfast, snack, or dessert.

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High Protein Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers with Cottage Cheese

These protein buffalo chicken jalapeno poppers with cottage cheese may be healthy, but they're also spicy, creamy, cheesy and full of flavor.

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High Protein Rotel Soup with Cottage Cheese and Chicken

Hearty, spicy and deliciously satisfying are the best words to describe this high-protein Rotel soup made with cottage cheese and chicken!

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High Protein Watermelon & Cucumber Salad (with Cottage Cheese)

This high-protein salad combines watermelon, cucumber, fresh herbs and cottage cheese with a light vinaigrette for a perfect summer salad!

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Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip with Greek Yogurt & Cottage Cheese

This high-protein buffalo chicken dip is made without cream cheese and uses cottage cheese and Greek yogurt instead which is just as tasty and creamy!

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Cottage Cheese Egg and Cauliflower Salad (High Protein)

This cottage cheese egg and cauliflower salad is a high-protein twist on classic egg salad, packed with creamy, tangy flavor. Plus, it's low in carbs, calories and fat!

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Cottage Cheese Smashed Cucumber Salad

This smashed cucumber salad with cottage cheese and feta is a fresh, creamy, and protein-packed side dish that’s light, flavorful and easy to make.

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Roasted Carrots with Whipped Cottage Cheese and Feta

This high-protein side dish of roasted carrots and a quick whipped cottage cheese and feta spread is easy to make and downright delicious!

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High Protein Berry Jell-O Salad

This high-protein berry Jell-O salad is a creamy, fruity, sugar-free twist on ambrosia salad, packed with protein and low in carbs! Ready in just 5 minutes!

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