Tomato Cucumber Cottage Cheese Delight (Print-Friendly Version)

Creamy cottage cheese with tomatoes and cucumbers makes a refreshing, quick vegetarian dish packed with flavor and crunch.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

01 - 240 ml cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
02 - 80 g cherry tomatoes, halved or 80 g regular tomatoes, diced
03 - 80 g cucumber, diced
04 - 1 tablespoon (approx. 4 g) fresh parsley or basil, finely chopped
05 - 5 ml olive oil
06 - 2.5 ml lemon juice (optional)
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a mixing bowl, add cottage cheese, diced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes.
02 - Drizzle olive oil and, if desired, lemon juice over the mixture. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
03 - Stir in freshly chopped parsley or basil to enhance flavor and freshness.
04 - Fold the ingredients together gently until well combined, ensuring even distribution without breaking up the tomatoes.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate the dish for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For a plant-based option, replace cottage cheese with a vegan alternative.
02 - Incorporate additional vegetables such as bell peppers or radishes for added crunch and variety.