Vegetarian Gluten Free Cucumber Dill Cottage Cheese Bowl
Cool, creamy, and packed with fresh flavor, this cottage cheese bowl is the kind of no-cook meal that feels effortlessly put-together. Full-fat cottage cheese forms a rich, protein-packed base that gets brightened up with a squeeze of lemon juice and seasoned simply with sea salt and black pepper. Crisp English cucumber slices add a satisfying crunch, while fresh dill brings that herby, garden-fresh lift that makes the whole bowl taste alive. A generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together with a silky finish, and a pinch of red pepper flakes adds just enough heat if you're in the mood for a little kick. Every single ingredient here is naturally meat-free and free from gluten-containing grains, so there's no label-checking or substitution stress involved — just grab and go. It works beautifully as a light lunch, a high-protein snack, or even a refreshing side alongside your favorite warm dish. Assembly takes just a few minutes and zero stovetop time, making it one of the easiest bowls you'll put on the table all week.
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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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