Mediterranean Quinoa Cottage Cheese Bowl Recipe
A quick and nutritious Mediterranean-inspired bowl featuring protein-rich quinoa and cottage cheese, fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and a flavorful tahini drizzle. This recipe is perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner, combining wholesome ingredients that deliver a satisfying and refreshing meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup chickpeas
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Condiment
- 2 tablespoons tahini sauce
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked quinoa, cottage cheese, chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Add Tahini Sauce: Drizzle the tahini sauce over the combined ingredients to add a creamy and nutty flavor.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss all the ingredients together to evenly distribute the tahini sauce and flavors. Serve the bowl immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh to maintain the crispness of the vegetables.
- You can substitute chickpeas with other legumes like white beans or lentils for variation.
- For a vegan version, replace cottage cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Quinoa should be pre-cooked and cooled before assembling the bowl.
Keywords: Mediterranean bowl, quinoa recipe, cottage cheese salad, healthy lunch, gluten free, vegetarian, chickpeas, tahini sauce
