Description
This creamy Spinach Ranch Dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Combining cottage cheese, sour cream, and a blend of ranch seasoning with fresh spinach and crisp carrots, it’s both flavorful and refreshing. This no-cook dip is ready in just 20 minutes prep time and is best served chilled with fresh vegetables, crackers, or chips.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 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
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
Instructions
- Blend Base Ingredients: In a food processor, blend the cottage cheese, sour cream, chopped onion, peeled garlic clove, dry ranch seasoning, and lemon juice together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fold in Vegetables: Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl and gently fold in the thawed and thoroughly drained spinach along with the peeled and chopped carrot to maintain some texture.
- Chill to Meld Flavors: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to fully meld and develop a rich, cohesive taste.
- Serve: Serve the chilled spinach ranch dip with an assortment of fresh vegetables, crackers, or chips for dipping. Enjoy this vibrant and refreshing appetizer!
Notes
- Ensure the spinach is well drained to avoid a watery dip.
- For a smoother dip, finely chop the carrot or substitute with grated carrot.
- Adjust seasoning by adding more ranch seasoning or lemon juice to taste if desired.
- This dip can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Use low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese and sour cream for a lighter version.
