Chick Lunch: Cucumber topping with Crackers

This is one of my favorite Mom lunches.  Sort of healthy, sort of indulgent.  No cooking.  Make in five minutes or less.  Awesome in the summer when you have more cucumbers than you know what to do with.  Originally tasted this recipe as an appetizer at a family reunion, (thanks Shelley) and it has morphed into a staple.  If you are using it for a meal, serves 2.


Cucumber Topping

1 cucumber, washed and completely shredded on a cheese grater.  Let the shreds sit for a few minutes to allow some of the extra water to seep out.

Into a medium bowl, stir:
2 green onions, snipped small
3  rubber spatula scoops of cottage cheese.  I would avoid the nonfat--the texture is too uninviting.
1 heaping Tablespoon of lowfat mayo.  I like Kraft's Olive Oil mayo.
Generous shaking of garlic salt
2-3 shakes of red pepper flakes

Add the shredded cucumber and stir.

Eat with Triscuits, or if you are craving a sweeter flavor, Wheat Thins.