Healthy Dill Pickle Cottage Cheese Ranch Recipe
This Healthy Dill Pickle Cottage Cheese Ranch is a creamy, tangy, and protein-packed dressing made with cottage cheese, fresh dill, pickles, and homemade ranch seasoning. It offers a smooth, flavorful alternative to traditional ranch dressings, perfect for salads, dips, or as a spread. Using cottage cheese and pickle juice gives it a unique zest while keeping it a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup of dressing 1x
- Category: 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 if desired)
- 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 (preferably hamburger slices, such as from Grillos)
- 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 all the ingredients together until the mixture reaches a smooth and creamy consistency. Using a blender is recommended over a food processor for a smoother texture.
- Store and Chill: Pour the ranch dressing into a jar with a lid and refrigerate. The dressing will keep fresh as long as the cottage cheese or yogurt remains within its expiration date.
Notes
- You can substitute cottage cheese with Greek yogurt or a dairy-free yogurt to accommodate dietary preferences.
- Add extra milk if you prefer a thinner consistency for your dressing.
- Homemade ranch seasoning can be adjusted to taste or replaced with a store-bought version if preferred.
- Store in an airtight container and consume within the expiration period of the dairy used.
- This recipe makes a great dip for vegetables or a flavorful salad dressing.
Keywords: healthy ranch dressing, dill pickle ranch, cottage cheese dressing, low fat ranch, homemade ranch seasoning, pickle juice dressing, creamy ranch dip
