Description
Creamy cottage cheese turns classic BLT flavors into a protein-packed bowl brimming with crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and crisp lettuce. Cool and satisfying, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort for hungry health enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
Produce:
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Seasonings and Condiments:
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Prepare the cottage cheese base by spreading it evenly across the bottom of a serving bowl, creating a smooth, creamy foundation.
- Crisp the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and perfectly crunchy, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- Wash and chop fresh lettuce into delicate, bite-sized fragments, ensuring uniform, light texture.
- Slice cherry tomatoes into quarters, revealing their vibrant, juicy interior and releasing their fresh aroma.
- Artfully arrange crumbled bacon across the cottage cheese surface, creating a salty, textural contrast.
- Scatter chopped lettuce over the bacon, adding a crisp, green layer of freshness.
- Distribute tomato quarters strategically around the bowl, introducing bursts of color and tangy flavor.
- Grind fresh black pepper generously over the ingredients, enhancing the overall seasoning profile.
- Elegantly drizzle balsamic glaze in a delicate, zigzag pattern across the top of the composed bowl.
- Gently toss all ingredients together, ensuring each component is lightly coated and well-integrated, then serve immediately to preserve optimal texture and temperature.
Notes
- Boost Protein by adding grilled chicken or hard-boiled eggs for a more substantial meal.
- Customize Texture by choosing crispy or soft bacon based on personal preference, ensuring maximum crunch or tenderness.
- Create Vegetarian Option by replacing bacon with crispy tempeh or smoked coconut bacon for similar smoky flavor and protein content.
- Elevate Freshness by using garden-fresh herbs like basil or chives to enhance the overall taste profile and add vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 258
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg