Herbed Dill Cottage Cheese Bowl With Flaked Salmon
A cooling, high-protein bowl featuring creamy cottage cheese topped with savory warm flaked salmon, fresh cucumber, and dill. Light on the stomach yet exceptionally satisfying, this zero-added-sugar meal requires minimal prep.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Claire + Lila
Claire 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
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
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
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-high…
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Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-high…
Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat: 375°F (190°C).
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Place the salmon fillet skin-side down in…
Place the salmon fillet skin-side down in the hot pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until crisp.
Look for: crisp
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Flip the salmon and cook for another…
Flip the salmon and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until opaque throughout and flakeable with a fork.
Look for: opaque throughout and flakeable with a fork
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Remove the salmon from the heat and…
Remove the salmon from the heat and gently flake it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
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Scoop the cottage cheese
In a medium serving bowl, scoop the cottage cheese.
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Top the cottage cheese with diced cucumber
Top the cottage cheese with diced cucumber, flaked salmon, and chopped fresh dill.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle with fresh lemon juice
Drizzle with fresh lemon juice, season with salt and black pepper, and serve immediately.
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