Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip (Print Version)

Creamy cottage cheese blended with herbs offers a protein-rich dip for crisp fresh vegetable sticks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Whipped Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip

01 - 2 cups cottage cheese, full fat
02 - 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
09 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

→ Vegetable Accompaniments

13 - 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
14 - 1 cucumber, cut into sticks
15 - 2 celery stalks, cut into sticks
16 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
17 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
18 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
19 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine cottage cheese and Greek yogurt in a food processor or high-speed blender. Process until smooth and creamy, approximately 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down bowl sides as necessary.
02 - Add chives, dill, parsley, minced garlic, onion powder, dried dill, kosher salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and white wine vinegar. Pulse until well combined with herbs finely distributed throughout. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
03 - Transfer dip mixture to a serving bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes to allow flavor development.
04 - Arrange prepared vegetable sticks and slices on a serving platter, organizing by color and type around the dip bowl.
05 - Present chilled dip with assorted vegetable sticks for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • High in protein with 10 grams per serving, making it a nutritious choice for snacking
  • Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required
  • Fresh herbs provide vibrant flavor without artificial additives
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly
  • More affordable than pre-made dips with better nutrition
02 -
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for the richest, creamiest result
  • Blend the cottage cheese mixture for the full 2 minutes to eliminate any graininess
  • Mince the garlic very finely or use a microplane to avoid chunks
  • Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to develop
  • Keep veggie sticks in ice water until serving time for maximum crunch
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