Description
This creamy and flavorful Spinach Ranch Dip combines cottage cheese and sour cream with a zesty ranch seasoning and fresh garlic for a delicious appetizer. Enhanced by nutritious spinach and crisp carrots, this quick and easy dip is perfect for serving chilled with fresh vegetables, crackers, or chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Base
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Vegetables
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
Instructions
- Blend Base: In a food processor, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, chopped onion, peeled garlic clove, dry ranch seasoning, and lemon juice. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating the flavorful base for your dip.
- Fold in Vegetables: Transfer the smooth base to a bowl, then gently fold in the thawed and well-drained spinach along with the chopped carrot, ensuring even distribution without mashing the vegetables.
- Chill: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This resting period allows the flavors to meld and deepen, enhancing the overall taste of the dip.
- Serve: Serve the chilled spinach ranch dip with an assortment of fresh vegetables, crackers, or chips for dipping. Enjoy this creamy, tangy, and nutritious appetizer at your next gathering or snack time.
Notes
- Ensure the spinach is fully thawed and well drained to prevent watery dip.
- For a smoother texture, blend the spinach with the base ingredients, or keep it chunky by folding it in.
- Make the dip a day ahead to deepen the flavors even further.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a tangier and healthier variation.
- Adjust ranch seasoning to taste if you prefer a stronger or milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
