Description
A creamy, herbed twist on classic cottage cheese, made flavorful and refreshing with fresh chives—perfect for a protein-packed snack or versatile spread.
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- A pinch of sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- A drizzle of olive oil or sprinkle of lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
1- Choose a high-quality cottage cheese. Full-fat is best for texture and flavor.
2- Drain excess liquid using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth if needed.
3- Add chopped chives, sea salt, and optional pepper. Stir gently.
4- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to let flavors meld.
5- Serve chilled—on toast, as a dip, or enjoy by the spoonful.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding dill, garlic powder, or lemon zest. Store in an airtight container and enjoy within 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg