PCOS Friendly Gluten Free Cucumber Dill Cottage Cheese Bowl
Cool, creamy, and genuinely refreshing, this bowl layers full-fat cottage cheese with crisp cucumber rounds, bright fresh dill, and a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil for a meal that feels indulgent without working against your hormones. Full-fat dairy and quality olive oil are exactly the kind of satisfying fats that support blood sugar stability — a cornerstone of eating well with PCOS — so every ingredient here is pulling its weight. The lemon juice lifts the whole thing, keeping it light and vibrant rather than heavy, while the dill adds an herby freshness that makes this feel like something you'd order at a nice café. Because it's built entirely from whole, naturally gluten-free ingredients, there's no need to hunt down specialty swaps or read a label twice. A pinch of red pepper flakes at the end gives it a subtle kick if you want it. It comes together in minutes with zero cooking, which makes it an easy go-to for busy days when you still want to eat in a way that actually feels good.
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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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