Enjoy these simple Cottage Cheese Bowls any time of the day. This easy to make recipe is light, healthy and delicious. Leaving you feeling full and satisfied. The juicy strawberries, peppery arugula and fresh basil add a level of flavor that’s hard to resist.

Cottage Cheese Protein Bowls – Healthyish Foods

Recipe Ingredients

Arugula Salad: Fresh arugula tastes amazing in this recipe. It is slightly peppery which tastes great with the extra virgin olive oil and fresh squeezed lemon juice. Don’t forget to add a pinch of salt.

Strawberries: Combine diced strawberries, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, cracked black pepper and kosher salt. Toss until well combined and let this mixture marinate for 15-20 minutes. If you don’t have cracked black pepper, regular will work fine too. Extra strawberries can be stored covered in the refrigerator for two to three days.

Cottage Cheese: For this recipe, I used 4% cottage cheese, but you can use any cottage cheese you enjoy most.

Fresh Basil: Top this dish with a few leaves of fresh basil. The basil tastes amazing with the strawberries.

Cottage Cheese Protein Bowls – Healthyish Foods

How to Make Cottage Cheese Protein Bowls

Cut the strawberries into easy to eat pieces and add them to a bowl. Next, add maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, cracked black pepper, and a pinch of kosher salt. Toss well. Let the strawberries marinate for 15-20 minutes. Extra strawberries can be stored for use later in the week.

In a separate mixing bowl, combine arugula, extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and a pinch of kosher salt. Toss together.

Build the Bowls

Add a handful of the dressed arugula to the bottom of the bowl. Top it with the cottage cheese and a spoonful or two of strawberries. Finish with fresh basil and a turn of cracked black pepper. Enjoy!

Storage

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for two to three days.

Cottage Cheese Protein Bowls – Healthyish Foods

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do the strawberries stay fresh?

Store covered in the refrigerator for two to three days. Add to meat, salads or desserts.

Can I use sugar on the berries instead of anything else?

Yes! Sugar will macerate the berries creating a sticky syrup.

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Cottage Cheese Protein Bowls – Healthyish Foods

Cottage Cheese Bowls

Enjoy these simple Cottage Cheese Bowls any time of the day. This easy to make recipe is light, healthy and delicious. Leaving you feeling full and satisfied. The juicy strawberries, peppery arugula and fresh basil add a level of flavor that’s hard to resist.
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Equipment

  • 2 mixing bowls

Ingredients

Salad

  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 4 leaves basil

Protein

  • ½ cup cottage cheese

Strawberries

  • 1 lb. strawberries, cut into easy to eat slices
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • few turns cracked black pepper, to season
  • pinch kosher salt, to season

Instructions 

How to Make Cottage Cheese Bowls

  • Cut the strawberries into small, easy to eat pieces and add them to a bowl. Next, add maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, cracked black pepper, and a pinch of kosher salt. Toss well. Let the strawberries marinate for 15-20 minutes.
    In a separate mixing bowl, combine arugula, extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and a pinch of kosher salt. Toss together.
    Add a handful of the dressed arugula to the bottom of the bowl. Top it with the cottage cheese and a spoonful or two of strawberries. Finish with fresh basil and a turn of cracked black pepper. Enjoy!

Notes

best enjoyed immediately. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 227kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 9mg, Sodium: 202mg, Potassium: 521mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 20g, Vitamin A: 630IU, Vitamin C: 139mg, Calcium: 128mg, Iron: 1mg