Description
This creamy and flavorful Spinach Ranch Dip combines smooth cottage cheese and sour cream with fresh vegetables and zesty ranch seasoning, making it the perfect appetizer or snack. Quick to prepare and delightfully light, it pairs beautifully with fresh veggies, crackers, or chips for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
Flavorings
- 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 and seasonings
In a food processor, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, chopped onion, peeled garlic clove, dry ranch seasoning, and lemon juice. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated. - Incorporate spinach and carrot
Transfer the blended mixture into a mixing bowl. Gently fold in the thawed and well-drained spinach along with the peeled and chopped carrot to retain their texture and freshness. - Chill to develop flavors
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This resting period allows the flavors to meld together, enhancing the dip’s taste and texture. - Serve chilled
Serve the Spinach Ranch Dip cold, accompanied by fresh vegetables, crackers, or chips. Enjoy this creamy, zesty dip as a delightful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Make sure to thoroughly drain the thawed spinach to prevent the dip from becoming watery.
- For a smoother texture, you can substitute frozen spinach with fresh spinach, lightly steamed and finely chopped.
- Adjust the ranch seasoning to taste, adding more if you prefer a stronger flavor.
- This dip can be prepared a day in advance to deepen the flavors even more.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
