Greek Salad Cottage Cheese Flatbread
A high-protein, fresh Mediterranean-style flatbread topped with creamy cottage cheese “spread” and classic Greek salad ingredients like tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and herbs. Light, filling, and perfect for lunch or a quick dinner.
⏱️ Preparation Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5–10 minutes (optional to toast flatbread)
- Total Time: ~20 minutes
🍽️ Servings
Makes 2–3 flatbreads
🫓 Ingredients
Flatbread Base
- 2–3 flatbreads or pita breads
- 1–2 teaspoons olive oil (for brushing)
🥣 Cottage Cheese Spread
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
🥗 Greek Salad Topping
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
🧀 Optional Toppings
- Crumbled Feta cheese
- Fresh parsley or dill
- Chili flakes
- Grilled chicken for extra protein
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Toast the flatbread (optional)
Brush flatbread lightly with olive oil.
Warm in:
- Oven at 200°C (400°F) for 5–7 minutes
or - Pan for 1–2 minutes per side
Until slightly crisp.
Step 2: Make cottage cheese spread
In a bowl mix:
- Cottage cheese
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Garlic (optional)
- Oregano
- Salt & pepper
Blend or mash lightly for a smoother texture if desired.
Step 3: Prepare Greek salad topping
In another bowl combine:
- Tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Onion
- Olives
Drizzle with:
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Oregano
- Salt & pepper
Toss gently.
Step 4: Assemble flatbread
Spread cottage cheese mixture evenly over flatbread.
Step 5: Add toppings
Top with Greek salad mixture.
Add optional feta, herbs, or chili flakes.
Step 6: Serve
Serve immediately while fresh and crisp.
🔥 Flavor Notes
- Creamy cottage cheese base
- Fresh, crunchy vegetables
- Briny olives + tangy lemon
- Herby Mediterranean flavor
🔄 Variations
High-Protein Version 💪
Add:
- Grilled chicken
- Boiled eggs
- Chickpeas
Spicy Version 🌶️
Add:
- Chili flakes
- Hot sauce drizzle
- Pickled jalapeños
Low-Carb Version 🥑
- Use lettuce wraps instead of flatbread
Creamier Version 🧀
- Mix cottage cheese with Greek yogurt or cream cheese
🧊 Storage Tips
- Cottage cheese spread: store up to 3 days
- Veggies: store separately for freshness
- Assemble just before eating for best texture
📊 Approximate Nutrition (Per Flatbread)
- Calories: 280–420
- Protein: 20–30g
- Carbs: 25–35g
- Fat: 10–18g
