Ingredients
2 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
1/2 cup full-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
1/4 cup cucumber, diced
1–2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
2 tablespoons Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped
1–2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Sea salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Toast the bread slices to your desired crispness.
2. While toasting, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives. Finely chop the fresh herbs.
3. In a small bowl, combine the chopped vegetables and olives with the herbs. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
4. Spread a generous layer of cottage cheese evenly over each toast.
5. Spoon the vegetable mixture over the cottage cheese.
6. Optionally, add an extra drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of herbs, or red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for best creaminess and flavor.
Dice vegetables uniformly for balanced bites.
Season the vegetable mixture well; lemon juice brightens flavors.
Assemble just before eating to keep toast crisp.
Store leftover topping separately in fridge for 2-3 days.
For vegan version, use plant-based cottage cheese and vegan bread.
Customize with additions like feta, smoked salmon, capers, or different herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack
- Method: No-Cook/Assemble
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
