Pistachio Free Gluten Free Tomato Basil Cottage Cheese Bowl
Bright, juicy cherry tomatoes and fragrant torn basil turn a humble bowl of cottage cheese into something that genuinely feels like summer on a spoon. The full-fat cottage cheese creates a creamy, protein-packed base that holds up beautifully against the acidity of the tomatoes, while a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together with a silky richness. A finishing touch of flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper makes every bite pop, and the optional balsamic glaze adds a subtle sweetness that takes the whole thing to another level. This is the kind of no-cook assembly that comes together in minutes but looks and tastes like you actually tried. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress — just clean, whole foods straight into the bowl. It works equally well as a light lunch, a high-protein snack, or an elegant starter when you want something fresh without turning on the stove.
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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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