Cottage Cheese Lemon Herb Dip (Printable)
Protein-rich creamy dip with zesty lemon and fresh herbs, perfect with crisp vegetables for parties or healthy snacking.
# List of ingredients:
→ Dip Components
01 - 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
02 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
08 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
09 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Vegetable Platter
12 - 1 cup baby carrots
13 - 1 cup cucumber slices
14 - 1 cup bell pepper strips (red, yellow, or orange)
15 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
16 - 1 cup radishes, halved or sliced
17 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
18 - Fresh herbs or microgreens for garnish (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Combine cottage cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, chives, parsley, dill, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a food processor or blender.
02 - Process until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even incorporation. Taste and adjust seasoning to preference.
03 - Move the blended dip to a serving bowl. Enhance presentation with additional fresh herbs and a light drizzle of olive oil if desired.
04 - Organize the prepared carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, radishes, and snap peas attractively around the dip on a large serving platter.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal flavor and texture. Alternatively, refrigerate the dip for up to 2 days and bring to room temperature before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It transforms humble cottage cheese into something that feels genuinely luxurious and party worthy
- The dip comes together in literally five minutes but looks like you put in way more effort
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- The dip thickens up after chilling so if it seems too loose give it fifteen minutes in the refrigerator before serving
- Over blending can make the mixture thin and slightly gummy so stop as soon as it looks smooth and creamy
03 -
- Room temperature cottage cheese blends more smoothly than cold so let it sit out for ten minutes before starting
- A microplane is your friend for the garlic and lemon zest since both need to be absolutely fine to disappear into the dip