Herbed Cottage Cheese Dip
This savory cottage cheese dip is made with fresh herbs, like chives and parsley. It’s quick, easy, healthy and perfect for serving with vegetables or crackers!
Looking for an easy, savory recipe with cottage cheese? This blended cottage cheese dip is so quick to make and tastes delicious!
As a dietitian, I’m happy to share that cottage cheese is chock-full of nutrition benefits (it’s particularly rich in protein). Plus, fresh herbs are super nutritious too!
This dip is perfect to serve with raw veggies, crackers, chips, and it can even be used as a spread (in place of something like cream cheese). I share a bunch of serving ideas for you below.
Enjoy it as a healthy appetizer idea at your next get together, or keep it in the fridge for the week to have as a snack.
Want more healthy appetizer ideas? Check out my roundup of easy appetizer recipes for more inspiration. If you love cottage cheese, you may also enjoy these cottage cheese toasts or these cottage cheese with fruit bowls!
Ingredients Needed
All you need to make this easy dip recipe are 8 simple ingredients:
- cottage cheese (I used 2% fat)
- fresh chives
- fresh parsley
- lemon
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- dried dill weed
- black pepper
Full ingredient measurements and detailed instructions are located in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post!
What To Serve With Cottage Cheese Dip
This savory cottage cheese dip is best served with:
- raw, crunchy veggies like cucumber rounds, baby carrots, sliced bell peppers, celery, or even cherry tomatoes
- crackers of any kind (my favourite healthier options are these almond flour ones and these seed ones)
- chips (I would opt for a neutral flavour and a sturdier chip)
Other Uses For This Dip
If you’d prefer, this dip can also be used as a spread! It would be great spread over:
- sandwiches or open-faced toasts
- bagels
- crackers
- cucumber rounds
This dip has a similar texture to cream cheese, so you use it in place of a herbed cream cheese 🙂
Storage Notes
This recipe will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-5 days. It’s great for making in advance to enjoy throughout the week as a snack or spread!
My Go-To Food Processor
Large Food Processor
This is my go-to large food processor from Cuisinart. It’s a super quick and powerful way to create things like energy balls, sauces, shredded cheese, veggies, and more! As well as this dip, of course 🙂
Cottage Cheese Nutrition Benefits
Cottage cheese is best known as a high protein source – 1 cup of cottage cheese provides about 28 grams of complete protein!
Cottage cheese is also a source of vitamins and minerals like:
- calcium
- vitamin B12
- selenium
- phosphorus
- riboflavin (B2)
- magnesium
- folate
- vitamin B6
BONUS: In addition to the nutrition benefits of cottage cheese, the fresh herbs in this recipe provide plenty of nutrients on their own. Fresh herbs are rich in vitamins, like A, C, and K as well as antioxidants!
More Easy Dip Recipes
- Canned Salmon Dip
- 5-Minute Yogurt Fruit Dip
- Whipped Feta Dip With Roasted Strawberries
- Healthy Roasted Vegetable Dips: 3 Ways
- Roasted Corn Salsa
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Get the Recipe: 5-Minute Healthy Cottage Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (I used 2% fat)
- 1/2 cup fresh chives (half of a standard 20 gram container)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 a lemon, juice only
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp dried dill weed (ok to omit if you don't have it!)
- Fresh black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large food processor. Blend until smooth, scraping the sides of the processor down as needed. Feel free to adjust flavours to desired taste.
- Serve in a small bowl alongside veggies or crackers. See notes for serving ideas!
Notes
- raw, crunchy veggies like cucumber rounds, baby carrots, sliced bell peppers, celery, or even cherry tomatoes
- crackers of any kind (my favourite healthier options are these almond flour ones and these seed ones)
- chips (I would opt for a neutral flavour and a sturdier chip)
- feel free to add a small drizzle of a nice tasting olive oil over top of the dip!
- sandwiches or open-faced toasts
- bagels
- crackers
- cucumber rounds
Nutrition
As a dietitian, I create recipes with whole food ingredients that provide the nutrients needed for optimal health. My nutrition philosophy does not focus on numbers; however, I understand that this information can be helpful.
Do note that the nutrition info provided is an estimate and I cannot guarantee correctness of the displayed values. These numbers will differ depending on brands used, recipe modifications, and amount eaten. If you require specific nutrition information due to medical reasons, please consult with your dietitian or physician.
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12 Comments on “Herbed Cottage Cheese Dip”
Delicious with veggie sticks! I added just a hint of cayenne pepper to bring out the flavors! It’s a keeper.
Hi Mary! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review – it’s so appreciated. So happy to hear you enjoyed this one! LOVE the little cayenne pepper kick – such a great idea (will have to try next time) 😀
Such a great recipe! I made a batch of roasted new potatoes with drizzled this on top to accompany a fillet of roasted salmon *chefs kiss* perfection!
Thank you so much, Nicole! I’m so happy you enjoyed this one. Roasted potatoes and salmon with this sounds like PERFECTION!!!
This is delicious. I used fresh dill instead of dried. 10/10
Hi Lee Ann! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed this dip! Fresh dill sounds fantastic 🙂 Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review!!
This was super delicious and easy, will definitely make again. We had it with a veggie platter and the following day on corn thins and sliced tomatoes. I had half jalapeño to use up , it added a nice little kick .
Hi Kristy! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review – it’s so appreciated! I’m so happy you enjoyed this. Love everything you served it with and that kick of jalapeño sounds perfect!!
Super delicious with a perfect combo of flavors. I wanted a protein packed dip for an easy meal prep snack with some veggies and crackers and this was exactly what I was looking for. I added a half tsp of sea salt and I doubled the recipe for the week. Will definitely be saving.
Hi Angel! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review – it’s so appreciated. I’m so happy to hear that this recipe was exactly what you were looking for!
PS. not sure if you eat seafood, but if you do – this canned salmon dip is another protein-packed dip option that my readers have been loving lately! In case you need more recipe ideas 🙂
Love this stuff- added sesame seeds and caraway seeds and some sumac and za’atar seasonings for a little different spin on this recipe with pita chips. Yum!
Hi Claire! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and share your experience!! So happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe and I’m OBSESSED with the additions you made!! I need to try your version next time, I love za’atar 🙂 thank you for the inspiration!