Pork Free Gluten Free Cucumber Dill Cottage Cheese Bowl
Cool, creamy, and herbaceous, this cucumber dill cottage cheese bowl is the kind of no-fuss meal that feels far more elevated than the effort it takes to make. Full-fat cottage cheese forms a rich, protein-packed base that gets brightened up with fresh lemon juice and a generous scatter of fragrant dill. Thin rounds of English cucumber add a satisfying crunch, while a finishing drizzle of good olive oil pulls everything together into something genuinely craveable. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from pork and pork-derived products, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just clean, wholesome components straight from the produce aisle and dairy case. A pinch of red pepper flakes at the end is optional but highly recommended if you want a little heat to contrast the cool, tangy base. It works beautifully as a light lunch, a high-protein snack, or even a refreshing side alongside grilled fish or roasted vegetables. Simple to assemble and endlessly satisfying, this bowl proves that eating well doesn't have to be complicated.
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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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