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Greek Protein Bowls

August 6, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Fill your day with a vibrant Greek Protein Bowl- packed with bold Mediterranean flavors and wholesome goodness.  This power- packed bowl features air fried chicken, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onions and a sprinkle of feta cheese, all served over delicious cottage cheese.  Finish your bowl with dollop of tzatziki, it is the perfect balance of fresh, filling and flavorful.  


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Ingredients
Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Greek Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Bowl
  • 2 cups high protein cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Greek Seasoning
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups English cucumbers diced
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
Servings: bowls
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Chicken
  1. Wash hands thoroughly.
  2. Clean and prep your area.
  3. In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder and Greek seasoning.
  4. Flatten chicken to about ½ inch thick and marinate in a shallow dish or Ziploc bag for at least 30 minutes, or up to several hours.
  5. Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F. Cook chicken for 7 minutes on one side and flip, cooking an additional 3-4 minutes. Internal temperature should reach 165 degrees.
  6. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with Tzatziki sauce if desired.
Assemble the Bowl
  1. Mix Greek seasoning with the cottage cheese.
  2. Layer bowl with lettuce, cottage cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions and sliced chicken.
  3. Top with a tablespoon of Tzatziki, if desired.
Recipe Notes

Tzatziki sauce not included in nutritional analysis.

Greek Protien Bowl Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 Bowl (556g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 350 % Daily Value Total Fat 11 g 14 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 70 mg 23 % Sodium 520 mg 23 % Total Carbohydrate 20 g 7 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 14 g Added Sugars 4 g 8 % Protein 46 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 267 mg 20 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 705 mg 15 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: air, air fry, air fryer, bowl, Chicken, cottage cheese, greek, Salad, summer

Garden Vegetable Sandwich

July 9, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a cool way to stay refreshed AND healthy? Try our Garden Vegetable Sandwich — packed with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and leafy lettuce on whole grain bread. It’s the perfect no-cook meal to help you stay chill and sneak more veggies into your day!


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Ingredients
  • 8 slices whole grain sandwich bread
  • 5 ounces nonfat cream cheese softened
  • 3 ounces Greek yogurt plain
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh dill sprigs
  • 3 Tablespoons green onion green onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 2 small English cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 cup green leaf lettuce shredded
  • 8 slices Tomato
Servings: sandwiches
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Wash Cucumber and Tomatoes, slice and set aside.
  3. Wash, dry and shred lettuce then set aside.
  4. Stir together softened cream cheese and yogurt, then add dill, green onion, and pepper. Mix well.
  5. Spread the mixture on each slice of bread then top bottom bread slice with cucumber, lettuce, tomato and additional slice of bread.
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Fiesta Cucumber Salad

March 17, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a refreshing, healthy side dish that’s bursting with flavor? Try Fiesta Cucumber Salad!, packed with crisp cucumbers, colorful veggies, pineapple,  and a zesty dressing, it’s the perfect addition to your next meal.

Megan Glidden

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Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons cotija cheese
  • 1 lime zest and juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 medium English cucumbers sliced thin
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple thawed and diced
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion sliced thin
Servings: 1/2 cup servings
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  1. Wash hands and clean the cooking area.
  2. In a bowl combine Greek yogurt, cotija cheese, lime zest and juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and salt. Whisk together until smooth.
  3. Add cucumbers, pineapple, corn, cilantro, and red onion to bowl with dressing mixture. Stir until well combined.
  4. Store in the refrigerator and serve cold.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cucumber, pineapple, Salad, side dish recipe, Side Dishes, side salad

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