Green Goddess Cottage Cheese Dip
This green goddess cottage cheese dip is a light, creamy, high-protein dip made with fresh herbs, greens, lemon, and blended cottage cheese. It delivers classic green goddess flavor with a smooth, silky texture—perfect for snack boards, meal prep, or as a healthy sauce or spread. Ready in minutes and packed with freshness.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 1½ cups cottage cheese full-fat or low-fat, small curd preferred
- 1 cup fresh herbs parsley, basil, chives, dill – any mix
- 1 cup spinach or mixed greens
- Flavor Base & Enhancers
- 1 small clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon anchovy paste optional, for classic green goddess flavor
- Pantry Staples
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep
- Wash and dry herbs and greens thoroughly.
- Roughly chop herbs for easier blending.
- Juice lemon and mince garlic.
- Blend
- Add cottage cheese, herbs, greens, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and anchovy paste (if using) to a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Blend for 1–2 minutes, scraping down sides as needed.
- Adjust & Finish
- Continue blending until completely smooth and bright green.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or lemon juice as needed.
- Serve
- Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately, or chill for 10–15 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
- Blend thoroughly—cottage cheese needs time to become silky smooth.
- Lemon juice is essential for balance and brightness.
- If too thick, blend in 1 tablespoon water or olive oil at a time.