Cottage Cheese & Melon Bowl

Name: Cottage Cheese & Melon Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 pcs cantaloupe (medium, ripe, seeded and cut into cubes); 1 pcs honeydew melon (small, ripe, seeded and cut into cubes); 2 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, chilled); 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 tsp honey; 2 tbsp mint (fresh leaves, roughly torn); 1 pinch salt

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A refreshing, no-cook bowl that pairs creamy cottage cheese with juicy, sweet melon. Ready in 10 minutes, it's a light breakfast or snack that feels like a treat while keeping you full and energized.

PREP

10m

COOK

SERVES

1 CUP

332 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 4 servings

2 pcscantaloupe · medium, ripe, seeded and cut into cubes1 pcshoneydew melon · small, ripe, seeded and cut into cubes2 cupcottage cheese · full-fat or low-fat, chilled1 tbsplemon juice · freshly squeezed1 tsphoney2 tbspmint · fresh leaves, roughly torn1 pinchsalt

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

332

CALORIES · 1 CUP

Protein17g · 20%

Carbs58g · 70%

Fat6g · 16%

Fiber6g

Sugar49g

Saturated fat3g

Cholesterol16mg

Sodium588mg

Potassium1794mg

Phosphorus236mg

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METHOD · 4 STEPS

prep · ~5 min
Prepare the melons.
1.Halve both melons and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
2.Slice off the rind from each half.
3.Cut the flesh into bite-sized cubes, about 1-inch pieces.
mix · ~1 min
Toss the melon with lemon and honey.
1.Place the melon cubes in a large mixing bowl.
2.Drizzle with lemon juice and honey.
3.Add a tiny pinch of salt to bring out the sweetness of the fruit.
4.Toss gently until the melon is evenly coated.
TIPA tiny pinch of salt makes the melon taste even sweeter and more vibrant. Don't skip it.
assemble · ~2 min
Assemble the bowls.
1.Divide the dressed melon between four serving bowls.
2.Spoon a generous half-cup of chilled cottage cheese into the center of each bowl.
3.Scatter the torn mint leaves over the top.
serve
Serve immediately while cold and refreshing.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

5 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Chill the cottage cheese and melon cubes for at least 30 minutes before assembling for maximum refreshment.
2
Use a melon baller for uniform, elegant spheres instead of cubes — they hold the dressing better.
3
Drain any excess liquid from the cottage cheese to prevent the bowl from becoming watery.
4
Taste the melon before dressing: if it's very sweet, reduce the honey; if bland, add a squeeze more lemon.
5
Assemble bowls just before serving to keep the melon firm and the cottage cheese creamy.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

high protein

High-protein

Replace half the melon with diced cucumber and add a scoop of unflavored protein powder to the cottage cheese for a post-workout recovery bowl with extra staying power.

vegan

Vegan

Swap cottage cheese for drained silken tofu blended with a pinch of salt and lemon zest; use maple syrup instead of honey for a creamy, plant-based alternative.

spicy sweet

Spicy-sweet

Add a finely minced fresh Thai chili or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the melon dressing for a sweet-heat kick that contrasts beautifully with the cool cheese.

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