Cottage Cheese Snack Bowl (Printable)

Creamy cottage cheese paired with crunchy vegetables and savory seeds for a fulfilling snack bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (8 oz)

→ Vegetables

02 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (2.6 oz)
03 - ½ cup cucumber, diced (2.3 oz)
04 - 1 small carrot, sliced or shredded (approx. 1.3 oz)
05 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped (0.35 oz)

→ Toppings and Mix-Ins

06 - 2 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds (0.4 oz)
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions (0.28 oz)
08 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (0.34 fl oz)
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 - Pinch of sea salt
11 - Optional: ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or everything bagel seasoning

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Transfer cottage cheese into a medium serving bowl.
02 - Layer cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced carrot, and finely chopped red onion over the cottage cheese.
03 - Sprinkle roasted sunflower seeds and chopped chives or green onions evenly on top of the vegetables.
04 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the bowl and season with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of sea salt.
05 - If desired, add smoked paprika or everything bagel seasoning for enhanced flavor.
06 - Serve immediately, mixing ingredients together just before consumption to maintain texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes flat, no cooking required, just honest assembly.
  • You get real protein without feeling like you're eating something remedial.
  • The texture contrast—creamy, crunchy, tender—makes every bite feel intentional.
02 -
  • Don't dress this bowl more than a few minutes before eating—the vegetables start releasing water and the crunch fades fast.
  • Mix it all together just before you eat, that's when the flavors actually combine and the cottage cheese coats everything.
03 -
  • Buy whole vegetables and prep them yourself—pre-cut vegetables lose crispness and flavor faster than you'd expect.
  • If your cottage cheese tastes too bland, a pinch more salt and pepper and a drizzle of good olive oil will change everything.
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