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Mediterranean creamy olive & pickle bowl with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt.

Mediterranean Creamy Olive & Pickle Bowl

A creamy, tangy Mediterranean snack bowl featuring high-protein cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, topped with briny green olives and crunchy fermented pickles. Ready in just 5 minutes for a perfectly balanced healthy snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup small-curd cottage cheese
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt full-fat or 2%
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fermented dill pickles
  • 6 –8 whole green olives
  • 1 tsp whole-grain mustard Mediterranean-style
  • 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp chia seeds or poppy seeds
  • Fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Create the Creamy Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt until lightly combined. Aim for a thick, uniform consistency.
  2. Add Pickles: Evenly distribute the finely chopped fermented pickles across the surface of the creamy mixture.
  3. Top the Bowl: Arrange the whole green olives on top of the pickles.
  4. Finish & Serve: Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil and whole-grain mustard over the bowl. Sprinkle with chia or poppy seeds and fresh black pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Select the Right Cheese: Use full-fat (4%) small-curd cottage cheese for the richest texture. If you prefer a smoother, whipped consistency, pulse the cottage cheese in a blender before mixing it with the yogurt.
  • Pickle Tip: For maximum Mediterranean health benefits, use fermented dill pickles found in the refrigerated section. They offer superior crunch and natural probiotics compared to shelf-stable varieties.
  • The Olive Drizzle: Since this is a raw recipe, the quality of your Extra-Virgin Olive Oil matters. Use a high-quality oil for the final drizzle to tie the savory and briny flavors together.
  • Prep Ahead: You can mix the cottage cheese and yogurt base up to 2 days in advance, but wait to add the pickles, olives, and seeds until serving to prevent the bowl from becoming watery.