Description
This creamy cottage cheese dip combines protein-rich cottage cheese and Greek yogurt with fresh herbs and zesty lemon juice, creating a flavorful and healthy appetizer. Perfect for serving chilled with vegetable sticks, chips, or crackers, this dip is easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Base
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Fresh Herbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Dairy: In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. Use a fork or whisk to blend them thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring a consistent base for the dip.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Stir in the chopped fresh chives and parsley to the creamy base, distributing the herbs evenly to infuse fresh flavors throughout the dip.
- Season the Dip: Add lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to incorporate these flavorings thoroughly into the dip.
- Adjust Seasonings: Taste the dip and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or herbs according to your preference to achieve the perfect balance of flavors.
- Chill: Transfer the dip to a serving dish, cover it with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and develop richness.
- Serve: Serve the dip chilled alongside vegetable sticks, chips, or crackers for a tasty appetizer or snack.
- Customize (Optional): For added texture or spice, consider mixing in diced bell peppers, olives, a pinch of cayenne pepper, or chopped jalapeños according to your taste.
Notes
- Using Greek yogurt makes the dip creamier and adds protein while keeping it healthy.
- Fresh herbs enhance the flavor profile, but dried herbs can be substituted in a pinch (use about one-third of the fresh amount).
- Adjust the thickness of the dip by adding a little milk or more Greek yogurt if desired.
- Store the dip covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days for best freshness.
- This dip is naturally gluten-free and low calorie, suitable for gluten-free and low calorie diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip, Appetizer
- Method: No-cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (about 30g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cottage cheese dip, healthy dip, creamy dip, herb dip, appetizer, Greek yogurt dip
