Healthy Dill Pickle Cottage Cheese Ranch Recipe
This Healthy Dill Pickle Cottage Cheese Ranch is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful dressing made with cottage cheese, homemade ranch seasoning, pickle juice, and fresh dill. It’s a nutritious, low-fat alternative to traditional ranch dressings, perfect for salads, dips, or as a spread. The use of cottage cheese provides protein and creaminess while keeping the calories in check, and the pickle juice adds a delightful zing that elevates the overall flavor.
- 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 (can substitute Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt)
- 2 tbsp homemade ranch seasoning
- 1–2 tbsp milk of choice (plus more to thin out if needed)
- 1½ tbsp pickle juice
- 5–6 pickle slices (e.g., hamburger slices 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 into a blender.
- Blend to Smoothness: Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. Blending ensures a smoother consistency compared to using a food processor.
- Store Properly: Pour the dressing into a jar with a lid and refrigerate. This homemade ranch will stay fresh as long as the cottage cheese or yogurt is within its expiration date.
Notes
- Adjust milk quantity to reach your preferred dressing thickness.
- Use dairy-free yogurt to make it vegan or lactose-free.
- Homemade ranch seasoning can be customized with your favorite herbs and spices.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.
- Add fresh herbs for an extra boost of flavor if desired.
Keywords: dill pickle ranch, cottage cheese ranch dressing, healthy ranch dressing, low fat dressing, homemade ranch seasoning, pickle juice dressing, creamy dressing
