Description
This Dill Pickle Dip with Cottage Cheese is a creamy, tangy, high-protein dip perfect for parties, snacks, or healthy meal prep. With simple ingredients and just 5 minutes of prep, it’s a delicious low-carb option for anyone seeking bold flavor and nutrition in one bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup chopped dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Optional: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or Greek yogurt for creaminess
Instructions
- Blend the Base: In a food processor or blender, combine cottage cheese, dill pickles, pickle juice, and garlic powder.
- Adjust the Flavor: Taste and season with salt, black pepper, and optional mustard or Greek yogurt for a smoother texture.
- Customize: Stir in chopped fresh dill or any preferred herbs for added zing.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl and chill for 15–30 minutes before serving with crackers, veggies, or chips.
Notes
For a chunkier dip, pulse the mixture briefly instead of blending smooth. Add jalapeños for spice or smoked paprika for a savory depth. Best served chilled!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 10mg