Mediterranean Cottage Cheese Sandwich - Meal 1 Option

A protein-packed, flavorful sandwich with a Mediterranean twist. Perfect for lunch, a light dinner, or meal prep, with extra cottage cheese dip for snacking or spreading.

Note: This is geared around a daily 1,200 calorie goal. Please see my meal plan how-to for more information!

Ingredients (Serves 1)

• 1.5 cups cottage cheese

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1–2 cloves garlic, chopped

• 1 teaspoon oregano

• 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped

• 1.5 cups baby spinach

• Sliced pickles, to taste

• 2 slices Ezekiel bread, lightly toasted (plus optional 1 extra slice for dip)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the cottage cheese mix: In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

2. Prepare the spinach: Wash baby spinach and use fresh, or blend leftover spinach into the cottage cheese for added nutrients.

3. Assemble the sandwich: On toasted Ezekiel bread slices, layer baby spinach, sliced pickles, and a generous spread of the cottage cheese mixture.

4. Serve with dip: Serve any remaining cottage cheese mixture as a dip on a third slice of Ezekiel bread or as a side.

Meal Prep Tip

• Batch prep: Mix cottage cheese, garlic, lemon, and herbs in advance and store in the fridge for up to 2–3 days.

• Keep bread fresh: Toast bread just before serving to maintain crispness.