Description
Creamy crab cottage cheese bowl brings coastal comfort to your plate, blending delicate seafood with rich, tangy cheese. Mediterranean flavors dance through this quick protein-packed meal, inviting you to savor each refreshing, satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 0.5 pounds (226 grams) cooked crab meat (lump or imitation crab meat)
Fresh Vegetables and Dairy:
- 0.5 cup cottage cheese
- 0.5 cup cucumber (diced)
- 0.25 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 avocado (sliced)
Seasonings and Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or seafood seasoning)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing vessel, delicately fold the succulent crab meat with creamy mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, zesty lemon juice, aromatic Old Bay seasoning, and a whisper of salt and pepper until each morsel is luxuriously embraced.
- Create a pristine base by nestling a generous dollop of cottage cheese into the center of a serving bowl, ensuring a smooth, creamy foundation.
- Artfully cascade the seasoned crab mixture atop the cottage cheese, creating an elegant visual layer.
- Enhance the bowl with a vibrant medley of crisp, diced cucumber, vibrant cherry tomatoes, sharp red onion slivers, and buttery avocado slices, distributing them evenly across the surface.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley or cilantro as a verdant finishing touch, adding both visual appeal and a burst of herbaceous flavor.
- Serve the crab cottage cheese bowl immediately to preserve the optimal temperature and textural harmony of the ingredients.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, high-quality crab meat to elevate the dish’s flavor and texture.
- Drain cottage cheese thoroughly to prevent watery consistency and maintain a creamy base.
- Dice vegetables uniformly for balanced presentation and even distribution in each bite.
- Consider using Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative to mayonnaise for health-conscious eaters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg