Description
The Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl is a delightful blend of creamy cottage cheese topped with a medley of fresh vegetables and crunchy seeds. Each bite offers a satisfying contrast of textures, with the smoothness of the cheese complementing the crispness of the toppings, while the flavors burst with freshness and a hint of savory seasoning.
Ingredients
- Cottage Cheese: 1 cup, preferably low-fat or full-fat, for creaminess
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1/2 cup, halved for sweetness
- Cucumber: 1/2 cup, diced for crunch
- Red Onion: 1/4 cup, finely chopped for sharpness
- Avocado: 1/2, sliced for richness
- Sunflower Seeds: 2 tablespoons, toasted for nuttiness
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon, for drizzling
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon, to taste
- Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon, freshly cracked
- Fresh Herbs: 2 tablespoons, chopped (such as parsley or chives) for freshness
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add 1 cup of cottage cheese and spread it evenly across the bottom.
- Top the cottage cheese with 1/2 cup of halved cherry tomatoes and 1/2 cup of diced cucumber.
- Add 1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion and 1/2 sliced avocado on top of the vegetables.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of toasted sunflower seeds over the bowl for added crunch.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the entire bowl.
- Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper.
- Finish by adding 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh herbs for a burst of flavor.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures!
Notes
- This bowl can be made ahead of time; store the cottage cheese and toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For storage, keep the assembled bowl in the fridge for no more than 24 hours to maintain freshness.
- Substitutions: Use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese for a tangy flavor, or swap out vegetables based on seasonal availability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: main-dishes
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
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