Honey Free Dill Cucumber Cottage Cheese Boats
These cucumber boats are the kind of fresh, no-fuss snack that looks impressive without requiring much effort at all. Crisp English cucumbers are hollowed into little vessels and loaded with a creamy, herb-flecked cottage cheese filling that's bright with fresh dill and chives. A short rest in the fridge lets the herbs bloom into the cheese, deepening the flavor before a single bite is taken. Many store-bought dips and spreads sneak in sweeteners like honey to balance acidity, but this filling keeps things clean and savory with nothing but garlic powder, salt, and fresh herbs doing the work. The result is cool, creamy, and satisfying in a way that feels light without tasting like diet food. Serve them as an appetizer, a midday snack, or a side at your next gathering — they disappear fast either way.
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4 servings
- 4 medium english cucumbers
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 3 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh dill sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Trim the ends from each cucumber and halve them lengthwise. Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop out the seeds and a shallow channel of flesh, leaving a sturdy shell about 1/4 inch thick. Pat the inside of each boat dry with a paper towel.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, dill, chives, garlic powder, and salt. Stir with a fork until evenly mixed.
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