Wheat Free Gluten Free Cucumber Dill Cottage Cheese Bowl
Cool, creamy, and loaded with fresh flavor, this cucumber and dill bowl is the kind of effortless 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 — the combination is genuinely addictive. Thin rounds of English cucumber add a satisfying crunch against the creamy cheese, and a finishing drizzle of good olive oil ties everything together beautifully. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no label-scanning or ingredient-swapping required — just straightforward, wholesome food. A pinch of red pepper flakes on top is optional, but it adds just enough heat to keep things interesting. This bowl works as a light lunch, a high-protein snack, or even a refreshing side at your next gathering.
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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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