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Crab Cottage Cheese Bowl

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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Category: Salad, Light Meal
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A light, refreshing, and protein-packed bowl featuring lump crab meat, creamy cottage cheese, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and crisp cucumber. Finished with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of fresh dill, this dish is high in protein and omega-3s, making it a deliciously nutritious meal.


Ingredients

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  1. ½ cup cottage cheese
  2. ½ cup lump crab meat
  3. ½ avocado, diced
  4. ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  5. ½ cucumber, diced
  6. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  7. 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

  • In a bowl, layer cottage cheese as the base.
  • Add lump crab meat, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber on top.
  • Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped dill.
  • Toss gently to combine.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make it Spicy: Add a dash of Old Bay seasoning or a few red pepper flakes.
  • Extra Flavor Boost: Mix in a teaspoon of Dijon mustard or a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Crunchy Topping: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or crushed crackers.
  • Keto-Friendly Option: Skip the tomatoes and add more avocado or leafy greens.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 330 kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg