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Flavor-Packed Mediterranean Keto Bowls Easy Fresh Ingredient Recipe

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A vibrant and easy Mediterranean keto bowl recipe featuring fresh veggies, grilled chicken, and a creamy cottage cheese dressing. Perfect for quick meals and meal prep with bold flavors and keto-friendly nutrition.

Ingredients

  • Romaine lettuce, chopped (or baby spinach for variation)
  • Cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • Grilled chicken breast, sliced (can substitute with grilled shrimp or tofu)
  • Extra-firm feta cheese, crumbled
  • Cucumber, diced (English cucumber preferred)
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Red onion, thinly sliced (soaked briefly in cold water)
  • Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Dried oregano (a pinch)
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Fresh lemon juice (about one lemon)
  • Garlic, minced (one small clove)
  • Cottage cheese, blended smooth (small-curd, full-fat)
  • Red wine vinegar (a splash)
  • Ground cumin (a pinch, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables (10 minutes): Rinse and chop the romaine lettuce or baby spinach, then spin or pat dry. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Soak the red onion in cold water for about 5 minutes to reduce sharpness. Drain and set aside.
  2. Make the Cauliflower Rice Base (5 minutes): If using frozen cauliflower rice, thaw completely and pat dry. For fresh, pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until rice-sized bits form. Lightly sauté in a non-stick pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly.
  3. Cook or Prepare Protein (15 minutes if cooking fresh): Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat until cooked through (6-7 minutes per side). Let rest 5 minutes before slicing thinly. If using pre-cooked chicken, slice into strips.
  4. Prepare the Dressing (5 minutes): In a blender or food processor, combine ½ cup cottage cheese, 3 tablespoons olive oil, juice of one lemon, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, minced garlic, a pinch of cumin, and salt & pepper to taste. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Assemble the Bowls (5 minutes): In a large bowl or individual bowls, layer romaine lettuce, cauliflower rice, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and grilled chicken slices. Sprinkle crumbled feta and chopped herbs over the top.
  6. Drizzle and Serve: Spoon the creamy cottage cheese dressing generously over each bowl. Toss gently if desired or serve as is. Garnish with extra mint or parsley leaves.

Notes

Dry greens thoroughly to avoid sogginess. Do not overcook cauliflower rice to maintain texture. Season chicken well and let rest after cooking for juicier slices. Blend dressing until ultra-smooth for best texture. Adjust lemon juice and salt to taste. Store components separately for best freshness when meal prepping.

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