Greek Salad Cottage Cheese Bowl (Printable View)

Fresh Mediterranean bowl with crisp vegetables, olives, and protein-rich cottage cheese

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
03 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

→ Dairy

06 - 1 cup cottage cheese (4% or low-fat)
07 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Fresh Herbs

08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)

→ Dressing

10 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until evenly coated.
04 - Divide the cottage cheese evenly between two serving bowls, spreading it across the base of each bowl.
05 - Spoon the dressed vegetable mixture over the cottage cheese in each bowl.
06 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and dill (if using) over the top of each bowl.
07 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 10 minutes for a chilled version.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The cool creamy cottage cheese balances the tangy vegetables in a way traditional feta never could
  • You can throw everything together in fifteen minutes flat with almost zero cooking
  • Each bowl delivers eighteen grams of protein without weighing you down
02 -
  • The cottage cheese will release some liquid as it sits so if meal prepping keep the vegetables separate until ready to eat
  • Letting the dressed vegetables sit for five minutes before assembling creates even more flavor in the bowl
  • Room temperature cottage cheese tastes much better than cold straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Use small curd cottage cheese for a texture that mimics the traditional feta crumbles
  • Let your vegetables come to room temperature before assembling for the best flavor

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