Carrageenan Free Gluten Free Cucumber Dill Cottage Cheese Bowl
Crisp cucumber, bright dill, and creamy cottage cheese come together in a bowl that feels both refreshing and genuinely satisfying. The lemon juice lifts everything, the olive oil adds a silky richness, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives it just enough of a kick to keep things interesting. What makes this recipe especially smart is the focus on whole, straightforward ingredients — no processed dairy blends or packaged shortcuts that might sneak in unwanted additives. Carrageenan, a common thickener found in many flavored or low-fat dairy products, is easy to avoid here simply by reaching for a quality full-fat cottage cheese with a clean label. The assembly is effortless: season, layer, drizzle, done. It works beautifully as a light lunch, a high-protein snack, or a fresh side alongside grilled proteins. Simple food that actually tastes like something — this bowl delivers every time.
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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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