Green Goddess Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe
A vibrant and creamy Green Goddess Cottage Cheese Dip combining protein-rich cottage cheese and tangy feta with fresh herbs, lemon, and a hint of honey. Perfect for serving with crudité or crackers as a nutritious appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups (serves 6-8) 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy
- 16 oz Breakstone’s 2% Large Curd Cottage Cheese
- 7 oz feta cheese in brine, drained
Produce and Herbs
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 2 fl oz)
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, lightly packed
- 1/3 cup flat leaf parsley leaves, lightly packed
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, lightly packed
- 1/4 cup chives, roughly chopped
Oils and Sweeteners
- 3 tbsp olive oil (1.5 fl oz), plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tbsp honey (0.5 fl oz)
Spices
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, drained feta, lemon juice, basil, parsley, dill, chives, olive oil, honey, sea salt, and garlic powder into a food processor or blender.
- Blend to Smoothness: Process the mixture until smooth and creamy, ensuring the herbs are fully incorporated for a vibrant green color and fresh flavor.
- Serve: Spoon the dip into a flat, wide bowl. Drizzle with additional olive oil and season with fresh ground black pepper if desired.
- Accompany: Serve the dip chilled or at room temperature with an assortment of crudité vegetables and crackers for dipping.
Notes
- Use full-fat or 2% cottage cheese for creaminess; reduce fat content if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of honey to taste for sweetness balance.
- Fresh herbs are key for authentic Green Goddess flavor; substitute with dried herbs if needed but reduce quantity.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated for at least 1 hour to meld flavors.
- Serve with a variety of fresh veggies like carrots, celery, and bell peppers or your favorite crackers.
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