Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip (High Protein)
Love ranch but want a lighter, protein-packed option? This High Protein Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip is ultra-creamy, bursting with fresh flavors, and perfect for dipping veggies, crackers, chips, and more. You’ll never miss the store-bought version that's filled with junk!
Servings: 5 servings (1/4 cup per serving)
Calories: 44kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese I used Daisy brand with 4% fat
- 1/4 cups mayonnaise optional--see cooking notes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley sub: 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives sub: 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill sub: 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor (or a blender) and process until smooth and fully combined. You may need to scrape down the sides once or twice.
- You can eat it right away, but it’s best if it sits in the refrigerator for a few hours first. Taste and season with more salt, if desired.
- Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.
Notes
- About the Mayo: We tested this recipe with and without the mayo. (The pictures in this post have the avocado oil mayo included.) The dip was delicious both ways–truly!--however the mayo thins it out a little bit and makes it more similar to a traditional ranch dip texture. It’s worth noting that if you include the mayo, you’ll end up with 6 servings (not 5) with these nutrition facts instead of what we listed below:
- About the Fresh Herbs: If you put the fresh herbs in the food processor, it may turn the dip a light green. If you don’t want that, simply stir them in at the end after processing.
- The texture should be smooth and velvety.
- This dip is delicious with crackers, chips, or veggies. I love to eat it for lunch. It's very filling!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup (without optional mayo) | Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 366mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g