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Cucumber Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe

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These cucumber cottage cheese bites are a fresh and crunchy appetizer featuring crisp cucumber rounds topped with creamy, protein-packed cottage cheese seasoned with garlic, lemon, and dill. Perfectly light and easy to prepare, they make an ideal healthy snack or party appetizer that is quick to assemble and full of refreshing flavor.

Ingredients

For the Cucumber Base

  • 1 large English cucumber, sliced into ¼-inch rounds

For the Cottage Cheese Mixture

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (plus extra for garnish)

Toppings

  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning (optional, for extra flavor)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cucumbers: Slice the large English cucumber into ¼-inch thick rounds and arrange them neatly on a serving platter as the base for the bites.
  2. Make the Cottage Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese with garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh dill. Stir the mixture thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly incorporated, creating a creamy and flavorful topping.
  3. Assemble the Bites: Using a spoon, place a small dollop of the cottage cheese mixture onto each cucumber round, ensuring an even spread for each bite.
  4. Garnish & Serve: Top each cottage cheese-covered cucumber slice with a quartered cherry tomato and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if desired. Add extra fresh dill as garnish for color and additional flavor. Serve immediately for the best freshness and crunch.

Notes

  • Use English cucumber for fewer seeds and a crisper texture.
  • Everything bagel seasoning is optional but adds a nice savory crunch.
  • Can be made ahead by prepping the mixture and cucumbers separately, then assembling just before serving.
  • For a lower sodium option, reduce or omit the added salt depending on cottage cheese saltiness.
  • These bites are best served fresh to maintain the cucumber’s crispness.

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