Soy 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 genuinely craveable. The combination of creamy, protein-packed cottage cheese with juicy tomatoes and herby freshness hits that satisfying sweet spot between light and filling. Soy is notoriously sneaky in packaged dressings, flavored dairy products, and pre-made sauces, but every ingredient here is naturally free of it — no label-scanning required. A touch of balsamic glaze adds a subtle sweet tang that ties everything together beautifully, though the bowl is equally delicious without it. This is the kind of no-cook assembly that comes together in minutes and still feels like something you'd order at a trendy café. It works as a quick lunch, a high-protein snack, or even a light starter before dinner.
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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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