Healthy Dill Pickle Cottage Cheese Ranch Recipe

Introduction

This Healthy Dill Pickle Cottage Cheese Ranch is a creamy, tangy twist on classic ranch dressing. Made with simple ingredients and a burst of fresh dill, it’s perfect for dipping or drizzling over salads. Plus, it’s a nutritious option that’s easy to whip up in minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese (or substitute Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt)
• 2 tbsp homemade ranch seasoning
• 1-2 tbsp milk of choice (plus more to thin out if needed)
• 1 1/2 tbsp pickle juice
• 5-6 pickle slices (hamburger slices recommended)
• 1 tbsp fresh dill (in addition to dill in the ranch seasoning)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Add cottage cheese, ranch seasoning, milk, pickle juice, pickle slices, and fresh dill to a blender.
2. Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy. Using a blender helps achieve a smoother consistency than a food processor.
3. Step 3: Transfer the ranch dressing to a jar with a lid and refrigerate.

Tips & Variations

• Adjust the thickness by adding more milk to thin out the dressing to your desired consistency.
• Swap cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor or a dairy-free yogurt to suit dietary needs.
• Use different pickle varieties like dill spears for a stronger pickle flavor.

Storage

Store the dressing in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator. It will keep fresh as long as the cottage cheese or yogurt used remains within its expiration date. Before serving, stir well and add a splash of milk if it has thickened too much.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this ranch dressing ahead of time?

Yes, it actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours, allowing the flavors to meld together nicely.

Is this recipe suitable for a dairy-free diet?

Yes, by using a dairy-free yogurt alternative instead of cottage cheese, you can easily make this dressing dairy-free.

Healthy Dill Pickle Cottage Cheese Ranch Recipe

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A creamy and tangy Healthy Dill Pickle Cottage Cheese Ranch that combines protein-rich cottage cheese with zesty pickle juice and fresh dill for a flavorful, low-fat dressing. Perfect as a dip or salad dressing, this easy-to-make ranch uses simple ingredients blended to a smooth consistency.

• Author: nova
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: About 1 cup (serves 4 as dressing) 1x
• Category: Dressing
• Method: Blending
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese (can substitute Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt)
• 2 tbsp homemade ranch seasoning
• 1–2 tbsp milk of choice (plus extra to thin out as needed)
• 1 1/2 tbsp pickle juice
• 5–6 pickle slices (e.g., hamburger slices from Grillos)
• 1 tbsp fresh dill (in addition to the dill in the ranch seasoning)

Instructions

1. Combine Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, homemade ranch seasoning, milk, pickle juice, pickle slices, and fresh dill into a blender.
2. Blend Until Smooth: Blend all the ingredients thoroughly in the blender until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. Using a blender instead of a food processor results in a smoother texture.
3. Store the Dressing: Pour the dressing into a jar with a lid and refrigerate. It will keep fresh up to the expiration date of the cottage cheese or Greek yogurt used.

Notes

• You can adjust the milk quantity to achieve your preferred dressing thickness.
• This recipe works well with cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, or dairy-free yogurt according to your dietary preference.
• Use fresh dill for enhanced flavor, even if your ranch seasoning contains dried dill.
• Keep refrigerated and consume within the freshness date of the dairy product used.

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