Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip
A thick, tangy ranch-style dip made by blending low-fat cottage cheese until smooth with lemon, garlic, dill, chives and parsley. Eight servings in 5 minutes.
Don't Make These Mistakes
Use a high-speed blender or a food processor; a stick blender leaves curds.
If the dip is too tart, add a pinch more salt before reaching for anything sweet.
Taste after chilling and adjust; cold mutes salt and lemon.
Cooking Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip
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Blend the cottage cheese, milk, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper until completely smooth, scraping down the sides once or twice.
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Stir in the dill, chives and parsley. Taste and adjust the seasoning, thinning with a little more milk if needed.
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Chill for 20 minutes before serving.
What's Going On Here
It is ranch with the mayonnaise and sour cream swapped for cottage cheese: blended until smooth, it turns thick, tangy and creamy, with far more protein and far less fat. Fresh herbs and garlic supply the classic flavour. It takes 5 minutes.
Blend longer than you think you need to. Curds are the enemy. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides, because cottage cheese curds that survive give the dip a grainy texture. Add milk a spoonful at a time to loosen it to the thickness you want, since a thick dip suits vegetables and a looser one suits a salad.
Stir in the fresh herbs after blending, so they stay green and speckled. Chill it for 20 minutes to let the flavours settle. Cold dulls salt and lemon, so taste again before serving. Serve with raw vegetables, or use it as a sandwich spread or a baked potato topper. It keeps for 4 days.
After You've Cooked It
Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days, covered. Stir before serving.
Changing the Recipe
- An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.
Good With
- Celery sticks
- Sliced bell peppers
- Radishes
Questions and Answers
How long does Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip take to make?
About 5 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and of cooking. The recipe serves 8.
What are the key tips for making Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip?
Use a high-speed blender or a food processor; a stick blender leaves curds. If the dip is too tart, add a pinch more salt before reaching for anything sweet. Taste after chilling and adjust; cold mutes salt and lemon.
What should I serve with Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip?
Celery sticks; Sliced bell peppers; Radishes.
How should Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days, covered. Stir before serving.
Is Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, weight-loss friendly, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip?
About 45 kcal per serving, with 6 g protein, 3 g carbohydrate and 1 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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