Cottage cheese ranch dip is an easy, creamy, high-protein dip with savory ranch dressing flavor.
Whipped cottage cheese dip with ranch uses dried herbs and spices from the pantry in this light and fluffy recipe.
Holly’s Ranch Dip Highlights
- Flavor: This easy recipe provides classic Ranch flavor in a low-carb dip.
- Skill Level: Anyone can make this simple dip recipe. Just whip, mix, and serve.
- Recommended Tools: A small blender (the kind for smoothies) is perfect for small batch dips and dressings.
- Make Ahead: This dip tastes best when it’s uber-cold and the dried seasonings have time to rehydrate and bloom their flavors.
- Serving Suggestions: This dip is crazy versatile! Use it as a spread in a cottage cheese flatbread or scoop it up with celery, cucumber, peppers, low-carb tortilla chips, or kale chips.
Low Carb Ingredients
- Cottage Cheese: Full-fat cottage cheese provides the best flavor. Curd size doesn’t matter since the dip is blended to a smooth consistency.
- Seasonings: Fresh dill, parsley, and chives taste and look better, but dried herbs and powdered spices work fine as well. Adjust the seasonings to your preference; the results will still be cool, creamy, and deliciously tangy.
Ranch Dip With A Twist
- Greek yogurt and sour cream can be added to the recipe in Step 1 for a thicker, creamier result.
- Add shredded zucchini or chopped spinach for a fresh, garden green look and a bump in nutrients.
- Chia seeds are an easy add-in if you want a little more protein.
- Lemon zest and freshly cracked black pepper make for a colorful and flavorful garnish if desired.
How to Make Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip
- Blend cottage cheese, mayo, and lemon juice (full recipe below).
- Add remaining ingredients and blend until combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve as desired.
Tips for Dip Success
- No blender? No problem! Use a food processor or immersion blender instead.
- Be sure to blend the cottage cheese in Step 1 long enough to make it light and smooth.
Dip That Lasts
Keep this protein packed ranch dip in a mason jar with a tightly fitting lid or a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Stir before using.
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Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese full fat or 2%
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives or 1 teaspoon dried
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper or to taste
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until smooth and fluffy.
- Add onion powder, garlic powder, dill, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper. Pulse a few times until well incorporated but not completely smooth.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve with sliced vegetables or low carb crackers.
Notes
- No blender? A food processor or immersion blender works just as well.
- In Step 1, blend the cottage cheese until it’s completely smooth and fluffy.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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