Whipped Cottage Cheese Ranch (Print Version)

Smooth cottage cheese ranch paired with crisp, colorful vegetable sticks for a fresh snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Whipped Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip

01 - 2 cups cottage cheese, full fat
02 - 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 0.5 teaspoon dried dill
09 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

→ Vegetable Accompaniments

13 - 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
14 - 1 cucumber, cut into sticks
15 - 2 celery stalks, cut into sticks
16 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
17 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
18 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
19 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine cottage cheese and Greek yogurt in a food processor or high-speed blender. Process until smooth and creamy for approximately 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
02 - Add chives, dill, parsley, minced garlic, onion powder, dried dill, kosher salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and white wine vinegar to the blended mixture. Pulse until well combined with finely incorporated herbs. Taste and adjust seasoning to preference.
03 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to fully meld.
04 - Arrange the cut vegetable sticks on a serving platter in an attractive presentation surrounding the chilled dip.
05 - Present the dip and vegetable arrangement chilled to guests.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein with 10g per serving, perfect for fueling your day
  • Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required
  • Uses fresh herbs for bright, garden-fresh flavor
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free friendly
  • Much lighter than traditional ranch dip but just as satisfying
  • Kid-approved way to get more vegetables into snack time
02 -
  • Always blend cottage cheese until completely smooth—no curds should remain
  • Use fresh herbs whenever possible for the brightest flavor
  • Cut vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking and attractive presentation
  • Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
  • If the dip thickens too much in the fridge, stir in a splash of milk to loosen
  • Prep vegetables the night before and store in water to save time
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