Cranberry Cottage Cheese Salad with Pecans (Edit recipe)

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This high protein low carb salad leans on blended cottage cheese for protein, real fresh cranberries for brightness, and chopped pecans for warmth. The texture lands somewhere between a dessert salad and a mousse-style side dish. It feels indulgent, but still fits the steady-energy routine you are working so hard to protect.

It is also intentionally a small batch. 4 little portions that give you a sweet, festive moment without making a giant bowl of anything. If you want a more filling high protein dessert, treat the recipe as two generous portions instead.

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

5 minutes

INGREDIENTS

8

Serves: 4

Ingredients

.25 cup Cranberries, Fresh
1 Tbsp Water
2 tsp Granular Sugar Substitute - Swerve, for the cranberry jam
.5 cup Cottage Cheese, full-fat
.75 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
.5 tsp Vanilla Extract, (sugar free)
2 tsp Granular Sugar Substitute - Swerve, for the salad
.25 cup Pecans

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Combine cranberries, water, and sweetener in a small saucepan. Cook for 5-8 minutes until the berries soften and turn jammy. Remove from heat and cool completely.
Blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
Add the heavy cream, sweetener, and vanilla to the blended cottage cheese. Blend until thick and creamy.
Fold in the cooled cranberry base and the chopped pecans. Leave streaks for a swirled look or mix fully for a soft pink salad.
Chill for 30 minutes so the salad thickens and the flavors settle.

Notes

Sweeteners: Allulose stays the softest. Swerve and erythritol blends may firm slightly as they chill. Flavor variations: Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or orange zest for a holiday feel. Texture: Add 1 tablespoon extra cream for a softer texture. Nuts: Swap pecans for walnuts or skip them for a smoother salad. Serving: 4 small portions as a sweet side or two richer dessert portions.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	486
Fat:	21 g
Carbohydrates:	71 g
Protein:	7 g
Cholesterol:	65 g
Sodium:	107 mg
Fiber:	1 g
Sugars:	1 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.