Healthy Dill Pickle Cottage Cheese Ranch Recipe
A healthy and creamy dill pickle cottage cheese ranch dressing that combines the tang of pickles with fresh dill and homemade ranch seasoning. This easy 5-minute blender recipe is perfect for a low-calorie, protein-rich dip or salad dressing, customizable with Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt for various dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (substitute with Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt)
- 2 tbsp homemade ranch seasoning
- 1-2 tbsp milk of choice (use more to thin out)
- 1 1/2 tbsp pickle juice
- 5-6 pickle slices (hamburger slices from Grillos suggested)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (in addition to the dill in the ranch seasoning)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, homemade ranch seasoning, milk, pickle juice, pickle slices, and fresh dill to a blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency. Using a blender rather than a food processor is recommended for a smoother texture.
- Store Properly: Transfer the ranch dressing into a jar with a lid and refrigerate. It can be stored as long as the expiration date of the cottage cheese or Greek yogurt used.
Notes
- You can adjust the milk quantity to achieve your desired dressing consistency.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with dairy-free yogurt.
- Homemade ranch seasoning allows control over sodium and additives.
- Use fresh dill to enhance the flavor beyond the ranch seasoning.
- Keep refrigerated and consume before the dairy product expires.
