Ingredients:

16 ounces cottage cheese (1%, 2% or 4%)

1/2 to 1 cup tomatoes - cut in bite size pieces, seeded if you like (use your favorite tomatoes - plum, cherry, romamo, fresh from the garden)

1/4 cup onion (less or more) - vidalia, any sweet onion, red onion, green onion (use your favorite)

1/2 large cucumber (or more), cut in bite size pieces, seeded if you like. english cucumbers are great with this salad

salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a medium size bowl, add cottage cheese and veggies - mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve chilled.

2. Optional: your favorite seasonings (Greek, Italian are great), Tabasco, hot sauce, fresh lemon juice, any veggies you like - radishes, carrots, peppers and more, sliced olives, pepperoncini, add a splash of vinaigrette or your favorite Italian or Greek dressing.

3. Serve with a side of your favorite crackers. Use the salad as a dip with crackers.

Bon Appetit!