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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip

This high-protein ranch dip is seriously next-level—creamy, herby, and made with cottage cheese + Greek yogurt for a nutritious twist. It’s perfect for dipping veggies, spreading on wraps, or keeping prepped for quick, healthy snacks all week.
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10
Author Rachael DeVaux

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cottage cheese I like Good Culture – they have Lactose-Free & regular!
  • ¼ cup whole milk Greek yogurt or sub sour cream, Nancy’s Probiotic Foods has great options
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 green onions ends trimmed and roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried chives optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • Water as needed

Instructions

  • In a high-speed blender or food processor, add the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, green onions, garlic, dill, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dried chives (if using).
  • Blend in 30 second increments, scraping down the sides intermittently, until the mixture is smooth and combined. If the mixture is too thick, add water in tablespoon increments until you’ve reached your desired consistency.
    Note: This is a dip texture vs. a ranch dressing texture, so it will be thick.
  • After the base mixture is blended, stir in the chopped chives. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Enjoy!

To Store:

  • Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

Here are some easy swaps to make this work with what you’ve got on hand:
  • Cottage Cheese → Use lactose-free cottage cheese or low-fat cottage cheese for a lighter option (Good Culture has Lactose-Free & regular)
  • Greek Yogurt → Sub with plain regular yogurt, dairy-free yogurt (like cashew or coconut-based), or sour cream (Nancy’s Probiotic Foods has great options), pending preference and any dietary restrictions
  • Fresh Herbs (dill, parsley, chives) → Swap with dried herbs (use about 1/3 of the amount) or mix in other fresh herbs like basil or cilantro
  • Apple Cider Vinegar → Can be replaced with white wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • Lemon Juice → Sub with lime juice for a slightly different citrus flavor
  • Garlic → Use garlic powder if you don’t have fresh cloves
  • Green Onion → Can be swapped for shallots or a small amount of red onion