Cucumber Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe
These Cucumber Cottage Cheese Bites are a refreshing and healthy appetizer, perfect for a light snack or party platter. Crisp cucumber slices topped with a flavorful cottage cheese mixture seasoned with garlic, lemon, and fresh dill, then garnished with cherry tomatoes and optional everything bagel seasoning. They are easy to assemble, low in calories, and bursting with fresh flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 20 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 large English cucumber, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Cottage Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Slice the cucumber into ¼-inch rounds and arrange them neatly on a serving platter to create the base for the bites.
- Make the Cottage Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and freshly chopped dill. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and flavors are well blended.
- Assemble the Bites: Using a spoon, place a small dollop of the cottage cheese mixture on top of each cucumber slice, ensuring even coverage.
- Garnish & Serve: Top each bite with a halved cherry tomato and sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over them if desired. Garnish with additional fresh dill to add a burst of color and freshness. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use English cucumbers for less bitterness and fewer seeds.
- These bites are best served fresh but can be prepared an hour ahead and refrigerated.
- For a vegan alternative, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based cheese spread.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially the salt and lemon juice.
- Everything bagel seasoning is optional but adds a nice savory crunch.
Keywords: Cucumber bites, cottage cheese appetizer, healthy snacks, no-cook appetizers, fresh dill recipes
