Gelatin Free Gluten Free Tomato Basil Cottage Cheese Bowl
Bright cherry tomatoes, fragrant torn basil, and a drizzle of good olive oil transform a humble bowl of cottage cheese into something that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. The combination of creamy, protein-packed cottage cheese with juicy tomatoes and herby freshness is the kind of effortless pairing that just works, especially in warmer months when you want something satisfying without turning on the stove. Many packaged dairy products and flavored dips sneak in unexpected additives, so building this bowl from scratch with straightforward whole ingredients gives you full control over exactly what's going into it. A finishing touch of flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper pulls everything together, and the optional balsamic glaze adds a subtle sweet tang that makes the tomatoes pop even more. It comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, making it an ideal quick lunch, light dinner, or high-protein snack that never feels like a compromise.
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2 servings
- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic glaze (optional)
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Divide the cottage cheese evenly between two serving bowls, spreading it into a shallow, even layer.
- 2
Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and torn basil leaves over each bowl.
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