Cottage Cheese Pickle Dip
A smooth, creamy dip featuring blended cottage cheese, rich Greek yogurt, crisp pickles, fresh herbs, and a bright splash of pickle brine and white wine vinegar. It is finished with simple garnishes for extra texture and flavor.
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Ingredients
For the Dip:
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped
- 1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt for optimal creaminess
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons pickle brine
- 1 cup plain small-curd cottage cheese preferably 4% milkfat such as Daisy
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pickles cut into approximately 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
For Garnishing:
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Diced pickles
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese to a small food processor. Pulse until completely smooth and creamy, creating the base of the dip.
- Spoon the blended cottage cheese into a mixing bowl. Add the Greek yogurt, chopped pickles, pickle brine, white wine vinegar, fresh dill, fresh chives, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Stir thoroughly with a spoon or small rubber spatula until all of the ingredients are evenly incorporated. Taste and adjust the salt or white wine vinegar as desired.
- Finish the dip with a light drizzle of olive oil, additional diced pickles, chopped chives, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve with crackers or fresh vegetable sticks, such as cucumber, celery, carrots, or sliced bell peppers.