Enjoy a Greek salad cottage cheese bowl. A great healthy food option that is fast and packed with protein!
Prep Time: 15 Mins Total: 30 Mins Servings: 4
Calories: 386kcal Carbohydrates: 23g Protein: 27g Fat: 20g
Ingredients/ Equipment:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 Persian cucumbers, halved, cut into 1/2″ pieces
- 1 medium orange or yellow bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 1/2″ pieces
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced pitted Kalamata olives
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. capers, drained
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. za’atar, plus more for serving (optional)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup fresh mint and/or parsley leaves, torn if large
- 3 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- Whole grain pita chips, for serving
Directions:
- In a small pot, cover eggs with 2″ water. Bring to a simmer, then cover pot and remove from heat. Let sit 8 minutes. Drain eggs and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water. Let cool until cold to the touch, about 3 minutes. Peel and halve lengthwise; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, toss cucumbers, bell pepper, tomatoes, olives, oil, capers, lemon juice, and za’atar (if using); season with salt and pepper. Stir in mint.
- Divide cottage cheese among bowls. Top with tomato salad and reserved eggs. Sprinkle with more za’atar (if using). Serve with pita chips alongside.
Original recipe can be found at https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a60098946/greek-salad-cottage-cheese-bowl-recipe/
