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Dietician Emily Lachtrupp verified that requires a simple substitution. Instead of mayonnaise, which can be high in calories and fat, a more protein-based alternative could still provide that creamy and rich texture.

, one ingredient that you could substitute for mayonnaise in a is cottage cheese. When blended, cottage cheese makes a great creamy base, but be advised that you should look for a low-fat version in the supermarket. Using this creamy substitute, the food team at Eating Well have shared a creamy cucumber salad recipe.

Serves: Four

Ingredients

Three large cucumbers, thinly sliced

One red onion, thinly sliced

226g low-fat cottage cheese

Three tablespoons of white vinegar

Two tablespoons of thinly sliced fresh chives

Two tablespoons of chopped fresh dill

Sprinkle of salt

Sprinkle of black ground pepper

Toss the sliced cucumbers and red onion together in a large salad bowl.

In a blender, add the cottage cheese, white vinegar, chives, dill and seasoning; blitz till smooth. Add to the salad bowl. Stir until well-coated.

Reviewers raved about the salad recipe; one wrote: "I really, really liked it! Very tasty and nutritious. I've eaten it while no one has seen it!"

Another added: "This was really good! I make something similar to this with sour cream, but the cottage cheese worked perfectly. It's so refreshing and great for summer."

Upon reviewing the recipe, the dietician confirmed that cucumbers are a low-calorie vegetable that contains phytochemicals that help to reduce inflammation.

And red onion is regarded as having "cancer-fighting compounds", making it a very beneficial salad indeed.

This is the perfect accompaniment to new potatoes and anything cooked on a barbecue.

Side dishes can range from grilled corn on the cob to chicken and seafood.