Creating this Greek Cottage Cheese Salad is simple if you follow these easy steps:

1. Prepare the Vegetables: Start by washing and chopping the cherry tomatoes and cucumber. Slice the red onion and olives.
2. Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
3. Add Cheese and Herbs: Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley. Mix until uniformly distributed.
4. Dress the Salad: Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and toss gently to combine.
5. Optional Toasting: If using, toast the pine nuts or walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool and sprinkle on top of the salad.
6. Serve or Chill: You can serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

With these steps, you can effortlessly create a delightful salad that is both nutritious and satisfying.