Delicious Best Greek Cottage Cheese Bowl for Quick Protein Boost
The Best Greek Cottage Cheese Bowl is a refreshing, protein-packed meal bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Equipment
- Serving bowl
Ingredients
For the Base
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese Small curd for creaminess
- 2 tbsp Fresh Dill Chopped, half mixed into the cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin for best flavor
For the Toppings
- 1/4 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved, ensure they're ripe
- 1/4 cup Cucumbers Diced, pat dry after chopping
- 1/4 cup Bell Pepper Finely diced, any variety
- 2 tbsp Kalamata Olives Pitted and halved
- 1 tbsp Feta Cheese Crumbled, adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp Red Onion Finely diced, milder than other onions
- 1 pinch Salt To taste
- 1 pinch Black Pepper To taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep Vegetables: Halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumbers and bell pepper, pit and halve olives, finely dice red onion, and chop dill.
- Mix Base: In a serving bowl, combine cottage cheese with half the dill and fold gently.
- Layer Toppings: Arrange tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell pepper on top of the cottage cheese base. Season with salt and pepper.
- Finish Assembly: Scatter olives and feta cheese on top, sprinkle remaining dill.
- Drizzle Oil: Lightly drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- Rest: Let the bowl sit for about 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For extra heartiness, serve with warm pita bread. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days but keep toppings separate for freshness.