Savory Mediterranean Cottage Cheese Bowl
A quick, high-protein snack featuring creamy cottage cheese topped with crisp cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of olive oil. It is a savory, satisfying option that comes together in under five minutes.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Audrey + Lila
Audrey created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Setup
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Prep
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Total
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Equipment
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Time saver
To keep prep under two minutes, slice a few cucumbers and halve a handful of cherry tomatoes ahead of time and store them in the fridge.
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Spoon the cottage cheese into a small serving bowl.
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Place the cucumber slices and halved cherry…
Place the cucumber slices and halved cherry tomato on top of the cottage cheese.
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Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over the…
Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over the top.
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Sprinkle with dried oregano and a tiny…
Sprinkle with dried oregano and a tiny pinch of salt to finish.
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