Creamy Cottage Cheese Herb Dip

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 4 (about ¼ cup per serving)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

• 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt or sour cream

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 clove garlic, minced (or ¼ tsp garlic powder)

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)

• 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onion

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: pinch of onion powder or smoked paprika

Instructions:

1. Add cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs to a blender or food processor.

2. Blend until smooth and creamy. You can leave it slightly chunky for texture, or blend longer for a whipped consistency.

3. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

4. Transfer to a bowl and chill for 15–30 minutes to let flavors meld.