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Greek Cottage Cheese Salad (The Ultimate High-Protein Recipe)

Discover a delicious Greek Cottage Cheese Salad packed with fresh veggies, briny olives, and a simple lemon-herb vinaigrette. This high-protein, low-carb recipe is perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or light dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad, Snack
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat or 2%
  • 1/2 cup Persian cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Small bowl for dressing

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and diced green bell pepper.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
  4. Spoon the cottage cheese into two bowls. Top with the dressed Greek salad mixture. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalProtein: 18gFat: 22gFiber: 3g

Notes

For best results, use chilled ingredients to make the salad extra refreshing.
Store leftover vegetable mixture separately from the cottage cheese in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Feel free to add grilled chicken or chickpeas for an extra protein boost.
Keyword cottage cheese bowl,healthy lunch,high protein salad

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