Description
A fresh, healthy, and high-protein snack that’s quick and easy to make! The creamy avocado pairs perfectly with crunchy cucumber, bright cilantro, and tangy lemon, topped with protein-packed cottage cheese for a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
- 1/4 onion, finely diced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (or more, depending on preference)
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Dice the avocado and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Finely chop the cilantro and onion.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocado, cucumber slices, cilantro, and onion.
- Season: Squeeze the lemon juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss to combine.
- Top with Cottage Cheese: Spoon the cottage cheese on top of the avocado and cucumber mixture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy immediately as a refreshing, high-protein snack!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of cottage cheese to suit your protein needs.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of chili flakes or a drizzle of olive oil.
- If you don’t have fresh cilantro, you can substitute with parsley for a similar freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg