This high-protein Cottage Cheese Dip is a quick 10-minute recipe, ideal for daily snacking or as an appetizer for party platters. It's a super simple dip that brings out the deliciousness of dill pickles and makes eating your veggies extra tasty! The creamy and tangy flavor of this dip will have you coming back for more.
If you're looking for another dip for all those veggies and naan bread, try my Chili Lime Sunflower Seed Dip!
This recipe features cottage cheese, a high-protein ingredient that gives the dip a great texture and full flavour. If you want to incorporate cottage cheese into the rest of the meal, I have a Cottage Cheese Quiche and a Cottage Cheese Lemon Mousse to try! Or explore 10+ Cottage Cheese Ice Creams instead!
When I was trying this recipe out, it was a big hit with my three boys. If you're looking for a way to encourage eating vegetables, this dip will do the trick! I couldn't believe how many veggies my kids ate.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick to make!
- High protein
- Great way to encourage eating veggies
- Perfect for parties!
- Kid-friendly
- Versatile dip that pairs well with crackers, chips, veggies, or as a spread on sandwiches
Ingredients
- Dijon mustard - I recommend a smooth, not grainy, mustard.
- Blended cottage - I use 2% cottage cheese.
- Mayo - I used storebought mayo, but you could make your own, like Lisa's Avocado Mayo from Farmhouse on Boone.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements and step-by-step instructions.
What To Serve With Sunflower Seed Dip
- Tortilla chips
- Pita bread or Naan bread
- Veggie Tray – cucumbers, carrot, celery, radishes, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, peppers, cherry tomatoes, snap peas, zucchini
- Apple slices
- Veggie Straws
- Crackers or Pita Chips
- Pretzel sticks
- Chicken Skewers
Expert Tips
- For a thicker dip, strain the cottage cheese overnight in a cheesecloth-lined strainer over a bowl to remove excess whey.
- For the best taste, refrigerate the dip for at least an hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and enhances the overall taste.
- Taste the dip before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You can add more dill, garlic, or pickle juice for extra flavor.
- Serve with a selection of dipping options such as fresh vegetables, crackers, or pita chips.
- Sprinkle some chopped fresh dill or a few pickle slices on top of the dip before serving for a nice presentation.
Recipe FAQs
Cottage cheese is a very nutritious addition to your diet. It is high in protein, low in fat and rich in nutrients such as vitamin B12, selenium, riboflavin, phosphorous, and calcium.
It depends on the brand of cottage cheese you buy but the one I used contains 45 grams of protein in 1 and ½ cups of cottage cheese.
Store your cottage cheese dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy within 3-4 days for the best taste and quality.
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Recipe
Dill Pickle Cottage Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup cottage cheese blended
- ½ cup mayo
- 3 tbsp pickle juice
- 2 tsp dill dried
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp smooth Dijon mustard
- ½ cup dill pickles finely chopped
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese in a blender until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Finely chop enough dill pickles to measure ½ cup.
- Combine the blended cottage cheese with all other ingredients in a small bowl.
- Taste the dip and adjust seasonings as needed; flavors will develop over time.
- Chill in the fridge for at least an hour; for optimal flavor, prepare ahead to let the flavors meld.
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‘Til next time,
Christy
Jane F. Moerman says
This is really incredible! I used Grillo Pickle Chip's. This will be my new serving app with veggies and chips!
Thank-you for sharing!
Meg says
Oh delicious!!! Will be serving to guests all summer! Thanks!