Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (4% milkfat)
  • 0.25 cup English cucumber, diced
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 6 Kalamata olives, sliced
  • 1 tbsp red onion, minced
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch cracked black pepper
  • 0.5 medium avocado
  • 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
  • 2 small radishes, sliced
  • 2 tbsp canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tbsp pepitas

Instructions:

  1. Scoop 1 cup of cold cottage cheese into a medium bowl. For a smoother texture, pulse in a food processor for 30 seconds until whipped.
  2. Lightly fold in a pinch of sea salt and cracked black pepper to ensure the seasoning is distributed throughout the cheese.
  3. Dice the cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion into uniform, bite-sized pieces for consistent flavor in every bite.
  4. Layer the chosen flavor profile components (Mediterranean, Avocado/Bagel, or Tex-Mex) on top of the cottage cheese.
  5. Sprinkle on seeds, pepitas, or Everything Bagel seasoning last to maintain their crunchy texture.
  6. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or hot sauce to add acidity and healthy fats.