Cottage Cheese Tzatziki Dip
A cool, herbaceous cucumber dip featuring creamy cottage cheese, fresh mint, dill, garlic, and a touch of olive oil. Thoroughly draining the cucumber helps keep the mixture thick rather than watery.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup plain cottage cheese preferably full-fat for a richer consistency
- 1 small pinch of salt
- ½ medium cucumber finely grated and thoroughly squeezed to remove excess moisture
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped for the best flavor
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ garlic clove freshly minced for a more pronounced garlic taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon, scrape out and discard the seeds to reduce the amount of moisture that could dilute the dip.
- Finely grate the cucumber without removing its skin. Chop the fresh mint and dill, if using, and mince the garlic until fine.
- Transfer the grated cucumber to a clean tea towel. Gather the towel securely around the cucumber and squeeze it firmly over the sink, removing as much liquid as possible. Proper draining is important for maintaining a thicker dip consistency.
- Place the drained cucumber in a bowl along with the chopped mint, dill, and minced garlic. Add the cottage cheese, olive oil, and salt, then stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Transfer the finished cottage cheese tzatziki dip to a serving bowl and serve as desired.