Healthy Dill Pickle Cottage Cheese Ranch Recipe
This Healthy Dill Pickle Cottage Cheese Ranch is a creamy, tangy, and nutritious ranch dressing made with cottage cheese, homemade ranch seasoning, and dill pickles. It’s a low-fat, protein-packed alternative to traditional ranch dressings, perfect for salads, dips, and sandwiches. Easy to prepare in a blender, this dressing offers a smooth texture and vibrant flavor, ideal for those seeking a healthier condiment option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup (approx. 16 tablespoons) 1x
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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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 (plus more to thin out if needed)
- 1 1/2 tbsp pickle juice
- 5–6 pickle slices (hamburger slices recommended, such as Grillos)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (in addition to the dill in the ranch seasoning)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add cottage cheese, homemade ranch seasoning, milk, pickle juice, pickle slices, and fresh dill to a blender.
- Blend: Blend all ingredients until smooth. Using a blender rather than a food processor results in a creamier, smoother consistency.
- Adjust Consistency: If desired, add more milk or a little water to thin out the dressing to your preferred consistency. Reduce pickle juice for a thicker, creamier dip.
- Store: Transfer the dressing to a jar with a lid and refrigerate. Use within the expiration date of the cottage cheese or yogurt for best freshness.
Notes
- Cottage cheese’s mild flavor perfectly absorbs the seasonings, making it an excellent base.
- Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute for a tangier taste.
- Dairy-free yogurts (preferably non-coconut based) work well for a vegan or dairy-free option.
- Blending rather than processing yields a smoother texture.
- Adjust milk and pickle juice amounts to control the dressing’s thickness.
- This ranch dressing has approximately 4 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, lasts as long as the dairy product used.
- Serve as a salad dressing, sandwich spread, or a dip for vegetables, chips, and pita bread.
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