Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl (Printable)

A protein-packed bowl featuring creamy cottage cheese, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or whole milk

→ Fresh Vegetables

02 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1/4 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 1 small radish, thinly sliced

→ Toppings and Flavorings

07 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
12 - Pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes
13 - 1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds

# How-To Steps:

01 - Divide cottage cheese evenly between two serving bowls.
02 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, spinach, and radish on top of cottage cheese in a visually appealing pattern.
03 - Drizzle each bowl with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika or chili flakes.
04 - Top with chopped chives, parsley, and toasted seeds.
05 - Serve immediately, mixing ingredients together just before eating.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get a bowl of creamy protein that actually satisfies, no powders or artificial anything needed.
  • It takes ten minutes flat, which means you can make it even on mornings when you're running behind.
  • The textures and colors make it feel restaurant-quality, but the ingredient list is refreshingly simple.
02 -
  • Don't skip the herbs or use dried ones—fresh herbs are what make this feel elegant instead of ordinary, and they're non-negotiable.
  • Radishes seem random until you taste them, but their peppery edge is what transforms this from nice into something you'll crave.
03 -
  • Prep your vegetables the night before and keep them in the fridge, so assembly in the morning takes literally three minutes.
  • Buy the best cottage cheese you can find—this dish has so few ingredients that quality matters enormously and makes the whole thing taste restaurant-level.
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