About this recipe
This Smoked Salmon Egg & Cottage Cheese Bowl is an easy high-protein meal that feels fresh, filling, and simple enough for any day of the week. Creamy cottage cheese makes the base, smoked salmon adds savory richness, and jammy eggs, cucumber, tomatoes, and dill keep the bowl bright and balanced.
Ingredients
Bowl base
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp everything bagel seasoning (optional)
Toppings
- 2 large eggs
- 3 oz smoked salmon (torn into ribbons or pieces)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (thinly sliced or diced)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 tbsp red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tsp capers
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional drizzle)
- 1 whole lemon wedge (for serving)
Equipment
Small Pot
Mixing Bowl
Knife
Cutting Board
Slotted Spoon
Instructions
- 1
Cook the eggs
Bring a small pot of water to a gentle boil. Add the eggs and cook for 7 minutes for jammy yolks, or 9 to 10 minutes for firmer yolks. Transfer them to cold water, then peel.
- 2
Prep the toppings
Slice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, chop the dill, and tear the smoked salmon into bite-size pieces.
- 3
Make the cottage cheese base
In a bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, lemon juice, black pepper, and everything bagel seasoning if using.
- 4
Build the bowl
Spoon the cottage cheese mixture into a serving bowl. Arrange the smoked salmon, peeled eggs cut in half, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and capers on top.
- 5
Finish and serve
Top with fresh dill and a small drizzle of olive oil if using. Serve with a lemon wedge and a squeeze of lemon over the top.
Tips
- Use good smoked salmon: Since smoked salmon is a main flavor here, using one you already like makes a big difference.
- Make the eggs your way: Jammy eggs give the bowl a richer feel, but firmer hard-boiled eggs also work well if you prefer them.
- Season lightly at first: Smoked salmon, capers, and everything bagel seasoning all bring salt, so taste before adding more.
Substitutions
- Use Greek yogurt instead: If you do not have cottage cheese, plain Greek yogurt can work as the base, though the flavor and texture will be different.
- Swap the vegetables: Try avocado, radishes, microgreens, or baby spinach if you want to change up the bowl.
- Skip the salmon: Cooked chicken, canned tuna, or extra eggs can work if you want a lower-cost option.
Storage
Refrigerator
Store the prepared components separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Best texture: For the best texture, build the bowl just before eating so the vegetables stay fresh and the smoked salmon looks its best. Meal prep note: You can boil the eggs and prep the vegetables ahead of time, then assemble the bowl in a few minutes later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 35g
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Fat
- 24g
- Fiber
- 2g
- Sugar
- 7g
- Sodium
- 960mg
FAQ
Can I make a smoked salmon egg cottage cheese bowl ahead of time?
Yes. Prep the eggs, vegetables, and cottage cheese base ahead, then assemble the bowl when you are ready to eat.
Do I need to blend the cottage cheese?
No. You can leave it as is, but if you prefer a smoother base you can blend it briefly.
Is this bowl good for breakfast only?
Not at all. It works well for breakfast, lunch, or a light no-cook dinner.
Recipe Card
Smoked Salmon Egg & Cottage Cheese Bowl
A high-protein bowl with cottage cheese, smoked salmon, jammy eggs, cucumber, tomatoes, capers, and dill.
- Prep
- 12 min
- Cook
- 8 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Servings
- 1
- Category
- Breakfast Recipes
- Cuisine
- American
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost
- Moderate
Ingredients
Bowl base
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp everything bagel seasoning (optional)
Toppings
- 2 large eggs
- 3 oz smoked salmon (torn into ribbons or pieces)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (thinly sliced or diced)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 tbsp red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tsp capers
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional drizzle)
- 1 whole lemon wedge (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the eggs: Bring a small pot of water to a gentle boil. Add the eggs and cook for 7 minutes for jammy yolks, or 9 to 10 minutes for firmer yolks. Transfer them to cold water, then peel.
- Prep the toppings: Slice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, chop the dill, and tear the smoked salmon into bite-size pieces.
- Make the cottage cheese base: In a bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, lemon juice, black pepper, and everything bagel seasoning if using.
- Build the bowl: Spoon the cottage cheese mixture into a serving bowl. Arrange the smoked salmon, peeled eggs cut in half, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and capers on top.
- Finish and serve: Top with fresh dill and a small drizzle of olive oil if using. Serve with a lemon wedge and a squeeze of lemon over the top.
