Loaded Cottage Cheese Toast

1. Toast the Bread

1. Toast the thick slices of sourdough in a toaster, or pan-fry them in a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat until deeply golden and crisp on both sides.

2. Prepare the Toppings

1. While the bread is warm, slice the cherry tomatoes into halves or quarters.
2. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or ribbons using a knife or vegetable peeler.

3. Assemble and Season

1. Spoon the cottage cheese generously over the warm toast, spreading it to the edges.
2. Arrange the sliced tomatoes and cucumbers over the cottage cheese layer.
3. Finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, a sprinkle of dried chili flakes, a pinch of flaky salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately while the toast is still warm and crunchy.