Description
A delightful and modern take on the classic BLT, featuring creamy cottage cheese, crispy bacon, ripe tomatoes, and fresh greens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 4 slices bacon (regular or turkey)
- 1 cup fresh ripe tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 cups romaine or arugula greens
- Fresh basil or chives (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook your bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble it into bits.
- Prepare the Greens: Rinse and dry your lettuce or greens of choice. Chop them roughly or leave them whole.
- Mix the Base: In a serving bowl, add one generous portion of cottage cheese as the base.
- Layer the Ingredients: Top the cottage cheese with crispy bacon, followed by chopped tomatoes and greens.
- Finish with Herbs and Seasoning: Sprinkle fresh herbs and seasoning. Add a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy fresh, while the bacon retains its crunch.
Notes
Feel free to customize your bowl with additional toppings like avocados or a drizzle of balsamic reduction.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: BLT, Cottage Cheese, Healthy Bowl, Summer Recipe