Cottage-Cheese Tzatziki Mezze Plate Recipe

Name: Cottage-Cheese Tzatziki Mezze Plate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound low-fat, small-curd cottage cheese (about 1 3/4 cups); 1 Kirby cucumber, shredded, excess moisture squeezed out; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 clove garlic, finely grated; 1/2 teaspoon dried mint, rubbed with your fingers to crumble; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup pita chips (about 10 chips); 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 4 vegetarian stuffed grape leaves, cut in half on the bias; 12 pitted kalamata olives; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh dill fronds

Servings: persons

1 pound low-fat, small-curd cottage cheese (about 1 3/4 cups)
1 Kirby cucumber, shredded, excess moisture squeezed out
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon dried mint, rubbed with your fingers to crumble
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup pita chips (about 10 chips)
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
4 vegetarian stuffed grape leaves, cut in half on the bias
12 pitted kalamata olives
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup lightly packed fresh dill fronds

1
Combine the cottage cheese, cucumber, 1 tablespoon of the oil, vinegar, garlic, mint, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl.
2
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
3
(The tzatziki can be made to this point and refrigerated overnight.)
4
Divide the tzatziki evenly among 4 bowls.
5
Dividing evenly, arrange the pita chips, tomatoes, stuffed grape leaves and olives around the tzatziki.
6
Whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil with the lemon juice, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper, and drizzle all over the tzatziki and accompaniments.
7
Garnish with dill.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound low-fat, small-curd cottage cheese (about 1 3/4 cups), 1 Kirby cucumber, shredded, excess moisture squeezed out, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Cottage-Cheese Tzatziki Mezze Plate falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cottage-Cheese Tzatziki Mezze Plate

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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