Cottage Cheese Snack Bowl (Printable version)

Creamy cottage cheese with fresh vegetables and crunchy seeds for a nutritious, light meal.

# What you 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 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped

→ Toppings & Mix-Ins

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the cottage cheese into a medium serving bowl.
02 - Layer the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced carrot, and finely chopped red onion on top of the cottage cheese.
03 - Sprinkle roasted sunflower seeds and chopped chives or green onions evenly over the vegetables.
04 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the mixture, then 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 but actually keeps you full for hours without the afternoon energy crash.
  • You can throw it together in the time it takes to make a phone call, and it still feels intentional.
  • The texture contrast—creamy, crunchy, fresh—feels more satisfying than it has any right to be.
02 -
  • Cold cottage cheese straight from the fridge mixed with room-temperature vegetables creates an awkward texture—let the bowl sit for two minutes if the cheese feels too firm.
  • The magic is in the seasoning; bland cheese ruins the whole thing, so taste as you go and don't be afraid to add more salt and pepper than feels natural.
03 -
  • Buy cottage cheese with the longest expiration date and smell it before you buy; you want tangy and fresh, never sour.
  • Room-temperature vegetables mixed with cold cheese create a better textural experience than everything straight from the fridge.
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