BLT Cottage Cheese Bowl Recipe
A refreshing and protein-packed BLT Cottage Cheese Bowl that combines creamy cottage cheese with crispy bacon, fresh romaine lettuce, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all seasoned with black pepper and a touch of balsamic glaze for a burst of flavor. This recipe is quick to prepare, making it a perfect light meal or snack.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
- Prepare Ingredients: Cook the bacon until crispy, either by frying or baking, then crumble it into small pieces. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Layer Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the cottage cheese as the base layer. Then evenly layer the crumbled bacon, chopped romaine lettuce, and halved cherry tomatoes on top.
- Season and Combine: Sprinkle the black pepper over the assembled ingredients. Drizzle the balsamic glaze on top and toss gently to combine the flavors without breaking up the ingredients.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish by sprinkling the finely chopped fresh parsley on top for a fresh and vibrant garnish. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon or substitute with smoked tempeh or vegetarian bacon.
- Cottage cheese with low fat or full fat can be used according to preference.
- Ensure bacon is crispy for optimal texture contrast with creamy cottage cheese.
- Fresh herbs like parsley enhance the flavor and presentation but can be skipped if unavailable.
- Balsamic glaze adds sweetness and acidity; substitute with balsamic vinegar if glaze is unavailable.
Keywords: BLT Cottage Cheese Bowl, Bacon salad, Cottage cheese recipes, Quick healthy meal, Low-carb salad, Protein-packed salad