Greek Salad Cottage Cheese Bowl (Printable Version)
Fresh Mediterranean vegetables with creamy cottage cheese and feta, ready in 15 minutes.
# 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)
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
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
02 - Place cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and olives in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to ensure even coating.
04 - Distribute cottage cheese evenly between two serving bowls, creating a foundation layer.
05 - Spoon the dressed vegetable mixture over the cottage cheese in each bowl.
06 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and dill over each bowl. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10 minutes for a chilled presentation.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy cottage cheese creates this incredible protein foundation that keeps you satisfied for hours
- You get all those bright Mediterranean flavors without any heavy cooking or complicated prep
- Everything can be prepped ahead and assembled in under five minutes
02 -
- Cottage cheese releases water as it sits, so assemble bowls right before serving for the best texture
- Room temperature vegetables taste significantly better than ones straight from the refrigerator
- The dressing can be made days ahead and actually improves after the flavors have time to marry
03 -
- Use a small whisk or even a fork to emulsify the dressing thoroughly before using
- Pat your vegetables dry after washing to prevent the final bowl from becoming watery