Creamy Cottage Cheese Veggie Dip

Creamy Cottage Cheese Veggie Dip (Healthy & Protein-Packed)
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
1 ½ cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 small garlic clove (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives or green onions
2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons finely diced cucumber (seeds removed)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Pinch of paprika or chili flakes (optional)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
Blend for smooth texture
Add cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic to a blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
(If you like texture, you can skip blending and just mix.)
Add veggies & herbs
Transfer to a bowl and stir in parsley, chives, bell pepper, and cucumber.
Season
Add salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
Chill
Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
🥕 Serve With
Carrot sticks
Cucumber slices
Bell pepper strips
Whole-grain crackers
Toasted pita
As a baked potato topping
As a sandwich or wrap spread
💪 Why It’s Great
High in protein
Lower in fat than mayo dips
Fresh and filling
Great for meal prep
Approx. 8–10g protein per ¼ cup (depending on cottage cheese used).