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Recipe for: Salad with raspberry tomatoes and lightly salted cucumber with cottage cheese and dill

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A light, summer salad combining sweet and tangy heirloom tomatoes with crunchy pickled cucumbers and creamy cottage cheese with dill. This quick dish is perfect for everyday — fresh, aromatic, and colorful; ideal as a light lunch, a side for grilling, or dinner on the terrace. The salad has a distinct contrast of textures: soft tomato, juicy cucumber, and creamy cheese. Dill and green onions add freshness, while lemon juice and a bit of canola oil bring the flavors together. Serve immediately or chilled; it pairs well with whole grain bread or a slice of rye bread.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (11)

Servings:
4
  • Raspberry tomato 600 g
  • Lightly salted cucumber 3 pcs (~300 g)
  • Cottage cheese 250 g
  • 12% cream 50 g
  • Spring onion 1.2 bunch (~60 g)
  • Lemon juice 15 ml
  • Rapeseed oil 15 g
  • 🌿 Spices
  • Dill 1.5 bunch (~30 g)
  • Salt 1 g
  • Black pepper 2 pinch (~1 g)
  • ✨ Optional
  • Honey 10 ml
💰 Estimated dish cost: ~16.53 PLN (4.13 PLN/serving)
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Preparation steps

Preparing the vegetables

1

Wash the tomatoes under cold water and dry them with a paper towel. Place the tomato on a cutting board, cut off the stem end, slice the tomato in half lengthwise, and then cut each half into thick slices or cubes about 2 cm on each side. If you prefer less juice in the salad, gently remove the seeds with a spoon.

Ingredients: raspberry tomato
Use a sharp, medium-sized knife and a stable cutting board. If you don't want excessive juice, cut the tomatoes over a bowl to catch the liquid for the sauce.
2

Cut off the ends of the pickled cucumber and slice it into thin diagonal half-moons (about 3-4 mm). If the cucumber is very salty, rinse it briefly under running water and drain on a towel. Set the sliced pieces aside in a large bowl.

Ingredients: Lightly salted cucumber
Use a serrated knife or a peeler for thin slices. If the cucumber is soft on the inside, choose another one.

Sauce and cottage cheese

3

Place the cottage cheese in a medium bowl. Add the 12% cream and, using a fork or spatula, mash the cottage cheese with the cream to the desired consistency: a chunky curd (with a few larger lumps) or a smooth cream (blend briefly with a mixer).

Ingredients: Cottage cheese, 12% cream
Use a fork if you want a rustic texture; use a hand blender for short pulses to achieve a creamy sauce. Use a small bowl (about 1 l) for easy mixing.
4

To the crushed cottage cheese, add finely chopped dill (a total of 1 bunch) and the finely chopped white part of the spring onion. Pour in the lemon juice and canola oil. If you want a hint of sweetness, add 2 teaspoons of honey (optional). Mix vigorously with a fork or whisk for 20-30 seconds until the ingredients are combined. Taste the sauce and season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper — remember that the pickled cucumber is already salty, so salt sparingly.

Ingredients: Dill, Spring onion, Lemon juice, Rapeseed oil, Honey, Salt, Black pepper
Use a sharp spoon or a small whisk. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of cold water or a little more cream.

Assembly

5

Pour the prepared cottage cheese with dill into bowls with chopped vegetables (tomatoes and cucumber). Gently but thoroughly mix with a spoon or silicone spatula for about 20-30 seconds so that the sauce coats the pieces of vegetables. Be careful not to crush the tomatoes — mix from the bottom up.

Ingredients: raspberry tomato, Lightly salted cucumber, Cottage cheese
The best is a large, wide bowl (about 2 l) to easily mix the ingredients without mashing them. If you want, let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes in a cool place for the flavors to meld.

Serving

6

Transfer the salad to plates or a serving platter. Gently sprinkle with freshly ground pepper and optionally garnish with an additional sprig of dill. Serve immediately with a slice of whole grain bread or as a side dish to grilled meat.

Ingredients: Dill, Black pepper
Use a wide platter or shallow plate to make the salad look appetizing; avoid deep bowls that will trap the dressing. Do not store tomatoes with the dressing for long, as they will release a lot of juice.

Fun Fact

💡

Dill is a traditional herb in Polish cuisine; in many regions, it has been used to season fresh salads and cheeses for centuries. The combination of cottage cheese and dill is a classic of peasant cooking.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve chilled or at room temperature. A slice of whole grain bread, grilled chicken, or smoked salmon pairs well with the salad. For a creamier consistency, briefly blend the cottage cheese; to make the salad lighter, substitute sour cream with buttermilk.

🥡 Storage

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. After a longer period, the tomatoes will release juice and lose their firmness. If the salad becomes too watery, drain the excess liquid and add fresh cheese before serving.

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