Description
This creamy cottage cheese dip is a quick and healthy snack option perfect for serving with assorted veggies or chips. Featuring fresh herbs and a hint of lemon, it offers a deliciously light and tangy flavor that is easy to prepare and great for gatherings or everyday snacking.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
To Serve
- Assorted veggies or chips for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop to ensure everything is ready for quick and easy preparation.
- Mix Base: In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend the mixture using a fork or hand mixer until creamy but still slightly chunky for a pleasant texture.
- Add Herbs: Fold in the chopped fresh chives or parsley carefully to enhance flavor and add color contrast to the dip.
- Season to Taste: Taste the dip and adjust the salt and pepper as necessary to suit your preference.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for at least one hour. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and develop fully.
- Serve: Serve the chilled cottage cheese dip with your favorite assorted veggies or chips for dipping and enjoy.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture and richest flavor.
- Fresh herbs like chives or parsley can be swapped based on preference.
- Adjust garlic powder and lemon juice according to taste for more or less tanginess.
- Refrigerating the dip for at least an hour significantly improves the flavor profile.
- Serve as a healthy alternative to traditional sour cream or mayonnaise-based dips.
