Description
Whip up a Cottage Cheese Tuna Protein Bowl that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! This quick and easy recipe combines creamy cottage cheese and flaky tuna with vibrant veggies, creating a satisfying meal ready in under 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this protein-packed dish will impress anyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp dressing of choice (ranch or vinaigrette)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping cherry tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces and finely dicing the red onion.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese and drained tuna until well combined.
- Fold in the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to add freshness and color.
- Drizzle your chosen dressing over the mixture and gently combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve the protein bowl in individual portions, pairing with whole-grain crackers if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 45mg