Smoked Salmon And Dill Cottage Cheese Bowl
Rich smoked salmon paired with creamy cottage cheese, fresh cucumber, and dill for a refreshing high-protein boost. Quick to assemble and packed with healthy fats to keep you satisfied.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Donna + Lila
Donna 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.
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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
Steadier 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
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
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
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Total
5 min
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Time saver
Keep smoked salmon pre-sliced in the fridge for an instant 3-minute assembly.
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Instructions
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Next: Scoop in the cottage cheese
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Scoop in the cottage cheese
In a small serving bowl, scoop in the cottage cheese.
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Scatter the diced cucumber and chopped fresh…
Scatter the diced cucumber and chopped fresh dill over the top of the cottage cheese.
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Flake or drape the smoked salmon over…
Flake or drape the smoked salmon over the bowl.
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Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and…
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice over the top.
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Season with black pepper and gently toss…
Season with black pepper and gently toss or serve immediately as a cold snack.
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