- 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
 - 2 tomatoes, chopped
 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves, or to taste
 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
 - freshly ground black pepper to taste
 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (optional)
 
- Combine cottage cheese, tomatoes, basil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir in balsamic vinegar.