Artificial Food Coloring Free Gluten Free Cucumber Dill Cottage Cheese Bowl
Cool, creamy, and packed with fresh flavor, this cucumber dill cottage cheese bowl is the kind of effortless meal that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes to pull together. Full-fat cottage cheese forms a rich, protein-packed base, while thin rounds of English cucumber add satisfying crunch and a clean, garden-fresh bite. Fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon juice brighten everything up, and a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties it all together with a silky finish. For anyone navigating artificial dyes and synthetic additives, this bowl is a genuine breath of fresh air. Every single ingredient here is a whole food — nothing processed, nothing with a suspicious ingredient list hiding behind a cheerful label. That means no sneaky colorants in the cottage cheese, no dyed spice blends, just real food assembled beautifully in minutes. The optional red pepper flakes add a gentle kick, and as long as you grab a single-ingredient variety, you stay completely in the clear. It works equally well as a light lunch, a high-protein snack, or a refreshing side alongside grilled proteins.
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2 servings
- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 medium english cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 1–2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly seasoned.
- 2
Divide the seasoned cottage cheese between two serving bowls.
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