Greek Salad Cottage Cheese Bowl (Print Version)

Creamy cottage cheese meets classic Greek flavors in this quick, protein-packed bowl with crisp vegetables and tangy feta.

# What You Need:

→ 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, as preferred)
07 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Fresh Herbs

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

→ Dressing

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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - In a large bowl, add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and olives. Toss gently to mix.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently until all pieces are evenly coated.
04 - Divide the cottage cheese evenly between two serving bowls, spreading it across the bottom of each bowl.
05 - Spoon the dressed vegetable mixture over the cottage cheese in each bowl, distributing evenly.
06 - Top each bowl with crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and dill if using.
07 - Serve immediately for optimal texture, or refrigerate for 10 minutes for a colder, more refreshing bowl.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cottage cheese creates this incredible creamy base that somehow makes every vegetable taste brighter
  • You get all those Greek salad flavors but with way more protein to keep you satisfied
  • Everything comes together in under 15 minutes with zero cooking required
02 -
  • Letting the dressed vegetables sit for even 5 minutes before assembling makes a huge difference in flavor
  • Small-curd cottage cheese creates a better texture than large curd for this particular bowl
  • The vegetables will release some liquid, so dont be alarmed if theres a bit of pooling at the bottom
03 -
  • Pat your vegetables dry after prepping to prevent the bowl from becoming watery
  • Room temperature cottage cheese mixes better with the dressing than cold from the fridge

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