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Bowl of creamy cottage cheese ranch dip garnished with herbs, surrounded by colorful vegetable sticks and crispy chips.

10-Minute Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip: High-Protein, Low-Fat, and Delicious!

A creamy, protein-packed Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip made with simple ingredients. Perfect for pairing with veggies, chips, or crackers, and ready in just 10 minutes!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 80 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Measuring cups or spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried chives
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
  • Add the minced garlic, lemon juice, dried dill, dried parsley, and dried chives.
  • Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if necessary.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
  • Pour the dip into a serving bowl and garnish with additional herbs, if desired.
  • Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Notes

 
For a smoother texture, use a high-speed blender. Adjust garlic, herbs, and lemon to taste if you prefer a stronger flavor.

Variations and Modern Twists

 
  • Add a handful of fresh herbs for a brighter color.
  • Mix in 1 tablespoon of finely grated Parmesan for a richer flavor.
  • For a spicy twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika.
 

Tips for Perfecting

 
  • For an extra creamy dip, blend a little longer to ensure smoothness.
  • Chill the dip before serving to allow the flavors to fully develop.
 
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