🥒 High-Protein Cucumber Night Salad (Light Dinner)

Serves: 2

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🧾 Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers, sliced
• 1 carrot, grated
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon salt (for draining cucumbers)
• 1 cup high-protein add-in (choose one):
  • Cottage cheese
  • Greek yogurt
  • Cooked chicken breast (diced)
  • Boiled eggs (2–3, chopped)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
• Black pepper to taste

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🔪 Instructions

1. Prep cucumbers
   • Slice cucumbers and toss with salt.
   • Let sit 10 minutes to release water.
   • Rinse lightly and squeeze out excess liquid.
2. Mix vegetables
   • Add grated carrot and green onions to cucumbers.
3. Add protein
   • Stir in your chosen protein (cottage cheese is best for night).
4. Season
   • Add lemon juice, olive oil (optional), and black pepper.
   • Mix gently.
5. Serve
   • Eat immediately or chill 10–15 minutes.

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💪 High-Protein Nutrition (approx.)

With cottage cheese:

• Protein: 20–25 g per serving
• Calories: ~180–220
• High fiber & hydration