Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Full-Fat Cottage Cheese (well-drained)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves (roughly chopped)
  • 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes (halved or quartered)
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Mozzarella Pearls (Bocconcini, drained)
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Balsamic Glaze (or good quality Balsamic Vinegar)
  • Flaky Sea Salt (to taste)
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste)

Instructions:

  1. Prep the Components: Wash and halve the tomatoes. If mozzarella pearls are very large, slice them in half. Roughly chop or tear most of the basil, reserving a few small leaves for garnish.
  2. Create the Cottage Cheese Base: Place the cottage cheese into the mixing bowl. Gently fold in about two-thirds of the chopped basil. Season the cheese lightly with black pepper.
  3. Assemble the Bowl: Spoon the seasoned cottage cheese mixture into your final serving bowl, creating a smooth, even base.
  4. Layer the Toppings: Artfully arrange the halved tomatoes and mozzarella pearls over the cottage cheese base.
  5. Dress and Finish: Drizzle the entire bowl evenly with the extra virgin olive oil and then the balsamic glaze.
  6. Final Seasoning: Sprinkle the remaining fresh basil over the top. Finish with a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Serve immediately.