Smashed Cucumber Sriracha Cottage Cheese Toast

This toast hits every flavor craving—cool, creamy, tangy, and spicy. It’s easy, fast, and feels like something you’d get at a trendy café.

We’re taking crunchy cucumbers, smashing them up with rice vinegar, piling them on cottage cheese toast, then drizzling with sriracha and sesame seeds. It’s fancy-feeling but super low effort.

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🌟 Why I Love This Recipe

I made this on a super hot day when I didn’t want to cook anything. I had a cucumber in the fridge and some leftover rye bread—this happened, and now I crave it all the time.

• It’s packed with flavor but takes 10 minutes.
• Smashed cucumbers soak up the tangy vinegar so fast—it’s addicting.
• Cottage cheese adds protein and creaminess.
• The combo of spicy sriracha and nutty sesame seeds? Dreamy.
• It feels super refreshing but filling.

🍽️ Servings: 1 toast
⏱️ Total Time: 10 minutes

🛒 What You’ll Need

• 1 slice rye bread, toasted
• ¼ cup cottage cheese
• ½ cup cucumber, smashed
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sriracha
• ½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

🔥 Pro Tips

• Use Persian or English cucumbers—they smash better and aren’t watery.
• Smash with something flat, like the side of a knife or small pan.
• Drain extra water from the cucumbers so your toast doesn’t get soggy.
• Toast your rye bread well—cottage cheese is wet and needs a sturdy base.
• If your sriracha is thick, warm it slightly for easier drizzling.

🧰 Tools You’ll Need

• Toaster
• Knife and cutting board
• Small bowl
• Spoon or spatula
• Flat tool (knife or pan) for smashing cucumbers

🔁 Substitutions and Variations

• Swap rye for sourdough or whole grain toast.
• Add avocado under the cottage cheese for extra creaminess.
• Use chili crisp instead of sriracha for crunch + spice.
• Replace cottage cheese with Greek yogurt or ricotta.

🧊 Make Ahead Tips

Smash the cucumbers and toss with vinegar ahead of time. They’ll keep for 2 days in the fridge and get even more flavorful.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Toast the Rye Bread

Toast 1 slice of rye bread until it’s crisp and golden around the edges. Let it cool slightly before topping.

Step 2: Smash the Cucumber

Take ½ cup of cucumber chunks and smash them with the side of a chef’s knife or the bottom of a small pan. You want rough, jagged pieces. Toss with 1 tsp of rice vinegar.

Step 3: Spread the Cottage Cheese

Spread ¼ cup of cottage cheese evenly on the cooled rye toast using the back of a spoon.

Step 4: Add the Smashed Cucumber

Pile the smashed cucumbers right on top of the cottage cheese. Let the vinegar soak into the cheese a bit.

Step 5: Drizzle Sriracha + Sprinkle Sesame Then Serve

Drizzle 1 tsp of sriracha over everything, then top with ½ tsp of toasted sesame seeds.

Serve your toast right away while it’s crisp and cool. Dig in and enjoy the crunch, spice, and creaminess all in one bite.

🧊 Leftovers + Storage

Best eaten fresh. If you prep cucumbers ahead, store in an airtight container up to 2 days. Don’t assemble toast until ready to eat—gets soggy fast.

⚖️ Macros Information (Approx per slice)

• Calories: ~220
• Protein: 13g
• Carbs: 18g
• Fat: 10g
• Fiber: 3g

🔬 Why This Recipe Works (Quick Science)

Smashing cucumbers breaks the skin and helps them absorb the vinegar quickly. The rice vinegar cuts through the richness of the cottage cheese. Rye adds a strong base and earthy flavor that balances the heat of the sriracha and the nuttiness of the sesame seeds.

📅 Meal Plan Ideas

• Breakfast: Pair with a soft-boiled egg and iced coffee.
• Lunch: Add it to a chilled noodle salad plate.
• Snack: Make mini toasts using rye crackers or cut into triangles.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

• Using watery cucumbers (like garden cukes)—they don’t smash well and leak.
• Not toasting the bread long enough—it’ll fall apart.
• Skipping the vinegar—it’s what gives the cucumbers their bold flavor.
• Using too much sriracha—it can overpower the whole thing.

🍴 What to Serve With

• Cold soba noodle salad
• Edamame with sea salt
• Miso soup
• Chilled green tea or matcha latte

❓ FAQ

Can I use another vinegar?
Yes! Try rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar for similar brightness.

Can I use low-fat cottage cheese?
Totally! Just make sure it’s not too watery—drain if needed.

Is this spicy?
A little! Adjust sriracha to your taste or skip it for a milder toast.

💛 Final Thoughts

This toast is crunchy, creamy, spicy, and cool all at once. It’s one of those recipes that feels fresh and light but still totally satisfying.

Give it a try, make it your own, and leave a comment if you loved it—or if you have questions!