Cinnamon 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 no-cook meal that feels effortlessly put together. Full-fat cottage cheese forms a rich, protein-packed base, while thinly sliced English cucumber adds satisfying crunch and a clean, refreshing 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 a sensitivity to cinnamon, this bowl is a genuinely safe and satisfying option — there's nothing hidden here, just whole, straightforward ingredients that speak for themselves. Warm spices that tend to sneak into dressings, dips, and packaged foods are completely absent, so you can dig in without second-guessing the label. It comes together in minutes with almost no prep, making it an ideal lunch, light dinner, or high-protein snack any day of the week.
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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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