Healthy Dill Pickle Cottage Cheese Ranch
This Healthy Dill Pickle Cottage Cheese Ranch is a creamy, protein-packed dip bursting with tangy pickle flavor and classic ranch seasonings. Made with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, it’s a nutritious, low-calorie alternative to traditional dips. Perfect as a veggie dip, spread, or salad dressing, this quick and easy recipe is a must-try for pickle lovers!
- Prep Time: 5min
- Cook Time: 30min
- Total Time: 35min
- Yield: 4servings
- Category: Dip/Sauce
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- ⅓ cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp pickle juice
- 1 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ¼ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for extra tang)
Instructions
- Blend the base: In a food processor or blender, blend cottage cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the seasonings: Transfer to a bowl and stir in chopped pickles, pickle juice, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice (if using).
- Taste and adjust: Mix well and adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Enjoy as a dip for fresh veggies, crackers, or as a salad dressing!
Notes
- For a spicy version: Add hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes.
- For a chunkier dip: Skip blending and mix all ingredients by hand.
- For a dairy-free option: Use dairy-free cottage cheese and yogurt alternatives.
- For an avocado twist: Blend in half an avocado for extra creaminess.
- To make it a dressing: Thin it out with extra pickle juice, water, or milk.
