Greek Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe
A refreshing and healthy Greek Cottage Cheese Dip that combines creamy cottage cheese with fresh vegetables, Kalamata olives, and herbs for a flavorful appetizer or snack. Perfect for serving with pita bread, crackers, or fresh veggies.
- Author: Grace
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Low Fat
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Blend Cottage Cheese: Place the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add Vegetables and Seasonings: In a mixing bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese with diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped Kalamata olives, fresh dill, and lemon juice.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, then stir the mixture gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the dip immediately as a fresh appetizer, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother consistency, blend the cottage cheese thoroughly.
- Chilling the dip enhances the flavor but is optional if you want to serve it immediately.
- This dip pairs well with pita chips, fresh vegetables, or as a spread on sandwiches.
- Use low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese depending on your dietary preferences.
Keywords: Greek dip, cottage cheese dip, healthy appetizer, vegetable dip, Mediterranean dip, low fat snack