Turmeric 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 scatter of fresh dill — the combination is genuinely addictive. Thin rounds of English cucumber add a satisfying crunch, and a finishing drizzle of good olive oil ties everything together with a silky, savory note. Many spice blends and flavored cottage cheese products sneak in unexpected seasonings, but this recipe keeps things clean and straightforward with ingredients you can easily verify at a glance. The optional red pepper flakes give it a gentle kick if you're in the mood, but the bowl is completely delicious without them. It comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, making it a brilliant option for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or an elevated snack that actually keeps you full.
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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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