Nitrate & Nitrite Free Gluten Free Cucumber Dill Cottage Cheese Bowl
Cool, creamy, and loaded with fresh flavor, this cucumber dill cottage cheese bowl is the kind of no-fuss meal that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes to pull together. Full-fat cottage cheese forms a rich, protein-packed base that gets brightened up with a squeeze of lemon juice and a generous handful of fresh dill — no cooking required. Thin rounds of English cucumber add a satisfying crunch, while a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together with a silky, luxurious finish. For anyone navigating nitrate and nitrite concerns, this bowl is a genuinely easy win. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — no cured meats, no packaged deli items, no preservative-laden shortcuts hiding in the mix. What you see is exactly what you get, and that transparency is part of what makes it so appealing. The optional red pepper flakes add a gentle kick if you want a little heat, but the bowl is completely satisfying without them. It works beautifully as a light lunch, a high-protein snack, or even a refreshing side alongside a summer dinner spread.
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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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