MSG Free Gluten Free Cucumber Dill Cottage Cheese Bowl
Cool, creamy, and bright with fresh herbs, this cucumber dill cottage cheese bowl is the kind of no-fuss meal that somehow feels both effortless and impressive. Full-fat cottage cheese forms a rich, protein-packed base that gets lifted by a squeeze of lemon juice and a generous handful of fresh dill — real, whole ingredients with nothing hidden in the mix. That matters more than you might think, because many store-bought flavored cottage cheeses and pre-seasoned dips quietly rely on additives and flavor enhancers to do the heavy lifting. Here, every bit of flavor comes from scratch: crisp English cucumber, cracked black pepper, flaky sea salt, and a finishing drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. The optional red pepper flakes add just enough warmth to keep things interesting without overwhelming the clean, herby freshness. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a spoon, making it a genuinely easy choice for lunch, a light dinner, or a satisfying snack.
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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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