Honey 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 put together. Full-fat cottage cheese forms a rich, protein-packed base that gets brightened up with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a generous scatter of fragrant dill. Thin rounds of English cucumber add a satisfying crunch that plays beautifully against the soft, pillowy cheese underneath. A finishing drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil pulls everything together with a silky richness, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives it just enough heat to keep things interesting. Because every ingredient here is naturally free from added sweeteners, there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. This is the kind of bowl that's equally at home as a light lunch, a quick snack, or a side dish alongside grilled proteins. Serve it straight away so the cucumbers stay crisp and the whole thing looks as good as it tastes.
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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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