Published October 14, 2025

Julia Gartland for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Samantha Seneviratne.

Ready In10 min

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Creamy, tangy and full of pep, this quick snack brings new life to your cottage cheese. Scallions, capers and everything bagel seasoning are stirred into cottage cheese, then torn arugula is scattered on top for a peppery crunch. Scoop into it with any combination of crackers, pretzels, toast and raw vegetables like cucumbers or celery — or eat it on a toasted bagel or English muffin. A batch, minus the arugula, keeps for up to two days in the fridge, so keep it on hand for anytime you need a pick-me-up.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

16 ounces cottage cheese

3 scallions, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons drained capers

2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning, plus more for serving

Salt and black pepper

1 packed cup baby arugula

Crackers, toast, pretzels, bagel chips or raw sliced vegetables, or a combination, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, scallions, capers and everything bagel seasoning. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (You can refrigerate this mixture for up to two days.) 1.

Step 2

When ready to eat, rip the arugula into bite-size pieces and sprinkle on top of the cottage cheese, along with more everything bagel seasoning. Eat with crackers, toast, pretzels, bagel chips and/or vegetables.

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