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    Home > Recipe Index > Appetizers > Healthy Herbed Cottage Cheese Veggie Dip (Easy & Quick!)

    Healthy Herbed Cottage Cheese Veggie Dip (Easy & Quick!)

    Published: Sep 30, 2020 · Modified: Jul 19, 2022 by Nicki Sizemore · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Cottage cheese dip on a cucumber.
    Cottage cheese dip on a cucumber.

    Having a batch of this whipped cottage cheese dip in the fridge is like having a superhero on call. It’s an ultra creamy, healthy veggie dip that you can pull out for after-school snacks, last minute guests or I’m-starving-somebody-feed-me moments (am I the only one who has those?). The dip is packed with protein, is flavored with garlic, dill and scallions, and makes snacking on veggies easy and irresistible. 

    Close up of a hand holding a cucumber topped with the herbed cottage cheese dip.

    Healthy garlic & dill veggie dip 

    My oldest daughter is wary (read: PICKY) of raw vegetables. She’ll nibble on raw carrots and cucumbers, but the only way to get her to devour other veggies is with a DIP. This creamy garlic and dill dip, which is reminiscent of ranch, is one of our family staples (and one of her favorites). You can serve it as a snack, pack it for lunches or even dress it up for parties. 

    Easy whipped cottage cheese dip recipe

    This is an easy recipe made with garlic, herbs and cottage cheese. The cottage cheese is the secret superpower ingredient, lending loads of creaminess and protein. 

    All of the ingredients for the healthy cottage cheese dip arranged on a pan.

    What kind of cottage cheese should I use?

    You’ll want to use plain cottage cheese in this recipe, such as Hood Country Style Cottage Cheese. As you might remember from this breakfast strata recipe, my love for cottage cheese runs deep. While we love to eat it plain as a snack, it’s also a great way to add creaminess and protein to a myriad of dishes, from pasta, to eggs to smoothies, like this creamy strawberry smoothie. 

    The creamy veggie dip on a serving board with sliced veggies and crackers, with a container of cottage cheese alongside.

    How to make cottage cheese dip:

    1. In a mini food processor (or you can use a blender), process a small garlic clove until finely chopped.
    Process shot showing garlic chopped up in a mini food processor.

    2. Add cottage cheese, lemon juice, dill, scallions, dried oregano and milk. 

    Process shot showing all of the dip ingredients in a mini food processor.

    3. Process until smooth and creamy!

    The pureed cottage cheese dip in a mini food processor.

    Serving suggestions

    You can serve this dip with any vegetables you like, such as carrots, cucumbers, radishes, peppers, celery, blanched asparagus and/or broccoli. The dip is also fantastic with crackers, veggie chips and potato chips! We love it as a lighter dip option for parties and game days. 

    Hand dipping a purple potato chip into the healthy veggie dip.

    FAQs

    How do you serve healthy veggie dip?

    You can serve this healthy veggie dip on a snack board or crudité platter, or you can scoop it straight from the fridge, as I’ve been known to do. 

    Is cottage cheese dip healthy?

    Cottage cheese is a fantastic source of protein and calcium, and this dip has far less fat than mayonnaise- or sour cream-based dips. 

    What else can I do with cottage cheese?

    Cottage cheese is a delicious snack on its own (try it with a swirl of jam), or you can use it in this one-pan breakfast strata, these ratatouille toasts or this strawberry smoothie!

    Close up of a carrot dipping into the cottage cheese dip.

    Thank you to Hood Cottage Cheese for partnering with me on this post. While I was compensated for this post, all opinions and recipes are mine alone.

    Tips for making this recipe: 

    • You'll need a mini food processor to make this creamy dip, or you can use a small blender.
    • If you don't have fresh dill, you can use 1 ½ teaspoons of dried dill instead.
    • For an even easier dip, omit the scallions and use Hood Cottage Cheese with Chive.

    Looking for more healthy dips and appetizers? Try these:

    • Pea & Goat Cheese Dip
    • Warm Mexican Street Corn Dip
    • Sriracha Cream Cheese Dip
    • Warm Artichoke Dip
    • Whipped Ricotta Crostini
    • Easy Fig Chutney for Cheese

    Other recipes that use cottage cheese:

    • Healthy Vegetarian Breakfast Strata
    • Cottage Cheese Tartines (Sweet & Savory!)
    • Roasted Ratatouille Toasts
    • Healthy Strawberry Smoothies 

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    Hand dipping a cucumber into the healthy cottage cheese veggie dip, with other veggies alongside.
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    Healthy Cottage Cheese Veggie Dip

    This healthy herbed veggie dip is a cinch to make and pairs perfectly with veggies, crackers and/or chips. Cottage cheese gives the dip an ultra creamy texture and a boost of protein, while garlic, dill and scallions lend it an irresistible flavor. You can serve the dip on snack boards, on crudité platters, or as a simple but nutritious snack. It’s also fabulous with potato chips for a lightened-up game day appetizer!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cottage cheese dip, healthy veggie dip, healthy veggie dip recipe
    Servings: 6 people
    Author: Nicki Sizemore

    Ingredients

    • 1 small garlic clove
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 ½ cups Hood Country Style Cottage Cheese
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
    • 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
    • 3 tablespoons milk
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Plop the garlic into a mini food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the lemon juice, cottage cheese, dried oregano, dill, scallions and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Process until smooth. Taste and season with more salt and pepper as needed. If you prefer a thinner texture, blend in a touch more milk.

    Notes

    Storage: The dip can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. If needed, give the dip a stir before serving.
    Tips:
    • You'll need a mini food processor to make this creamy dip, or you can use a small blender.
    • If you don't have fresh dill, you can use 1 ½ teaspoons of dried dill instead.
    • For an even easier dip, omit the scallions and use Hood Cottage Cheese with Chive.

    I'd love to answer any of your questions and see what you're cooking!! Don't forget to rate this recipe and leave a comment below. Follow along on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube & Pinterest, and be sure to tag @fromscratchfast so that I can share your creations!

    *This post contains Amazon and other affiliate links to products I use and love (from which I earn income, at no cost to you). Thank you or supporting From Scratch Fast!

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    Comments

    1. Margaret says

      July 24, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      I love this dip. It's delicious and easy to make. I am trying to eat very low card and this served on radishes and cucumbers is refreshing. Thank you@

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        July 25, 2021 at 10:55 am

        Hi Margaret, I'm so happy to hear! I love it in the summer with cucumbers and radishes as well. 😊

        Reply
    2. Robbin Lamo says

      June 24, 2021 at 4:54 pm

      This dip is so delicious and healthy!! I used Friendship whipped cottage cheese because that’s what I had on hand. Guilt free dip, I love it!

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        June 25, 2021 at 8:30 am

        Hi Robin, thank you for your comment, and I'm so happy you like the dip! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Cameron Cruse says

      January 19, 2021 at 9:48 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this veggie dip and I’m so excited! It’s SO delicious and now getting more veggies in my diet is less of a chore!

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        January 20, 2021 at 1:49 pm

        Woohoo! I'm so happy to hear. 🙂

        Reply

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