Description
A base of cottage cheese and classic Mediterranean toppings like cucumber, red onion, and fresh herbs make a filling, protein-packed bowl full of nutrients.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low fat or 2% cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons sliced kalamata olives
- 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 fresh lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Spoon cottage cheese into a bowl. Top with cucumber, tomatoes, oregano, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Squeeze lemon overtop and sprinkle on black pepper. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- English cucumbers are my go-to, because the skin is a little more tender and they slice well.
- Use dried oregano or dill if you can't get your hands on fresh herbs.
- Add smoked salmon for more protein here!
- Consider using pickled red onion or pickled radishes or more briney flavor.