Mock Caprese Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

Combine cottage cheese, tomatoes, basil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir in balsamic vinegar.