Description
A creamy and flavorful Spinach Ranch Dip made with cottage cheese, sour cream, and fresh vegetables. This no-cook dip is perfect for serving chilled alongside crackers, chips, or fresh veggies for an easy and healthy appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Base
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Vegetables
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
Instructions
- Blend the base ingredients: In a food processor, blend the cottage cheese, sour cream, chopped onion, garlic clove, dry ranch seasoning, and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fold in vegetables: Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl. Gently fold in the thawed and well-drained spinach and the chopped carrot, making sure they are evenly distributed.
- Chill the dip: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and the dip to thicken slightly.
- Serve: Serve the chilled spinach ranch dip with a selection of fresh vegetables, crackers, or chips for dipping. Enjoy this creamy and healthy appetizer!
Notes
- Ensure spinach is thoroughly drained to prevent a watery dip.
- Adjust ranch seasoning to taste if you prefer a stronger or milder flavor.
- This dip can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Use low-fat sour cream and cottage cheese for a lighter version.
