Healthy Dill Pickle Cottage Cheese Ranch Recipe
This Healthy Dill Pickle Cottage Cheese Ranch is a creamy, tangy, and nutritious dressing made by blending cottage cheese with homemade ranch seasoning, pickle juice, and fresh dill. It’s a perfect low-fat, high-protein alternative to traditional ranch dressings, offering a smooth texture and vibrant flavor. Ideal for salads, dipping, or sandwiches, this recipe is quick to prepare and stores well in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup (serves about 4-6 depending on usage) 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 preferred)
- 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 (hamburger slices recommended, such as Grillos brand)
- 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 Smooth: Blend all ingredients until smooth for a creamy and consistent texture. Using a blender is recommended over a food processor for the best smoothness.
- Store Properly: Pour the ranch into a jar with a lid and store it in the refrigerator. This dressing will stay fresh as long as the cottage cheese or yogurt used is within its expiration date.
Notes
- You can substitute cottage cheese with Greek yogurt or a dairy-free yogurt to suit dietary preferences.
- Adjust the amount of milk to reach your desired dressing consistency.
- Use fresh dill in addition to the seasoning for enhanced dill flavor.
- This dressing keeps well refrigerated for up to the expiration date of the dairy product used.
- Homemade ranch seasoning can be made ahead and stored for convenience.
Keywords: Healthy Ranch Dressing, Dill Pickle Ranch, Cottage Cheese Dressing, Low Fat Ranch, Homemade Ranch Seasoning, Pickle Juice Dressing
