Ingredients:
- 1 loaf sourdough bread (cut into 1-inch slices)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 2-3 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Flaky salt, to taste
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare the bread. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the sourdough slices on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 5-7 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Prepare the topping. In a bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, and a pinch of flaky salt. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Assemble the bruschetta. Spread a layer of cottage cheese onto each toasted sourdough slice.
- Top with the tomato mixture. Spoon the tomato, olive oil, and balsamic mixture over the cottage cheese.
- Serve. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, a sprinkle of flaky salt, and extra oregano. Serve immediately while the bread is still warm and crispy.
3. Sourdough-Cottage Cheese Tomato Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 slices sourdough bread, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1-2 tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Flaky salt, to taste
Instructions:
- Toast the sourdough. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the sourdough bread into cubes and toss them with olive oil. Spread the cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 7-10 minutes until crispy.
- Prepare the salad. In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cottage cheese, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, and a pinch of flaky salt. Toss gently.
- Add the toasted bread. Once the bread cubes are done, let them cool for a minute before adding them to the salad mix.
- Serve. Toss everything together and serve immediately as a savory, satisfying salad with crunchy bread bits.
These are just a few ways to use your favorite ingredients in creative, tasty recipes. Enjoy!