Cucumber Cottage Cheese Bites
Enjoy fresh and healthy Cucumber Cottage Cheese Bites, a quick high-protein snack made with crisp cucumbers and creamy cottage cheese. This easy low-carb appetizer is perfect for parties, snacks, or light meals.
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: lemon zest or lemon juice
- Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and slice into ½-inch thick rounds.
- Pat slices dry with a paper towel if needed.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until well combined.
- Arrange cucumber slices on a serving platter.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cottage cheese mixture onto each slice.
- Add optional toppings like olive oil, lemon zest, or herbs.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Pat cucumbers dry to prevent watery bites.
- Do not overfill to keep bites neat.
- Season well for best flavor.
- Assemble just before serving for freshness.