Cottage Cheese Snack Bowl (Printable)

Protein-rich bowl combining cottage cheese with fresh vegetables and crunchy toppings for a satisfying snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

→ Vegetables

02 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - ½ cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1 small carrot, sliced or shredded
05 - 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped

→ Toppings & Mix-Ins

06 - 2 tbsp roasted sunflower seeds
07 - 2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions
08 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 - Pinch of sea salt
11 - Optional: ¼ tsp smoked paprika or everything bagel seasoning

# Directions:

01 - Place the low-fat cottage cheese in a medium serving bowl.
02 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, shredded carrot, and finely chopped red onion over the cottage cheese.
03 - Sprinkle roasted sunflower seeds and chopped chives or green onions on top of the vegetables.
04 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the mixture and season with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of sea salt.
05 - Add smoked paprika or everything bagel seasoning if desired.
06 - Serve immediately, mixing all components together just before eating.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent while being genuinely good for you, no guilt required.
  • There's zero cooking involved, which means you can make it on the busiest days.
  • You can eat it straight away or prep the components and assemble later.
02 -
  • Don't skip seasoning; cottage cheese can taste bland without proper salt and pepper to wake it up.
  • Room temperature cottage cheese tastes better than cold straight from the fridge, so let it sit for a few minutes if you remember.
03 -
  • Buy the best cottage cheese you can find because it genuinely tastes better and you'll actually want to eat more of it.
  • Toast your sunflower seeds yourself if you have time; the flavor difference is remarkable and makes this feel less like assembly and more like cooking.
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