Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl
A quick, nutritious meal combining creamy cottage cheese with fresh veggies and zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved Any diced tomato variety can be used.
- ¼ cup cucumber, diced Zucchini or radishes can be fun substitutes.
- ¼ cup bell pepper, diced Any color of bell pepper is fine.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Avocado oil or yogurt can replace olive oil for a different flavor.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Lime juice offers a zesty twist if desired.
- to taste Salt and pepper Seasoning to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all of your ingredients on the kitchen counter.
- In a medium-sized bowl, add cottage cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt and freshly cracked pepper into the bowl. Mix well.
- Wash and prepare your veggies, slicing the cherry tomatoes in half, dicing the cucumber and bell pepper.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and bell pepper into the bowl with the cottage cheese mixture. Gently fold everything together.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serving
- Serve immediately in individual bowls or family-style.
- Consider adding freshly chopped herbs or a sprinkle of seeds or nuts.
- Enjoy your savory cottage cheese bowl!
Cleanup
- Clean as you go throughout the preparation to simplify post-cooking cleanup.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Avoid microwaving as it can alter the texture.