Cottage Cheese Dip

This savory Cottage Cheese Dip is light, creamy and packed with fresh flavor from lemon and dill. Blended smooth and ready in less than 10 minutes, it's an easy appetizer that works just as well as an afternoon snack with crunchy vegetables. This recipe is naturally high in protein and endlessly crowd-pleasing.

Cook Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 130kcal

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese (8 oz.)
2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Zest of half a lemon
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Measure 1 cup cottage cheese into the base of a food processor. Add 2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, Zest of half a lemon, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
Blitz until smooth.
Taste and add the Freshly ground black pepper. Add a pinch of salt if necessary.
Chill or serve immediately with your favorite dippers. This dip works well with a lot of sliced vegetables but it's also great with crackers and rounds of baguette or crostini.

Notes

How to store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week and enjoy chilled.

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