Creamy Cottage Cheese Dressing

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Cottage cheese serves as the base for this easy dressing and adds protein. We like the dressing on the thicker, creamier side, but you can add more water to thin it out, if desired. Use any mix of fresh herbs you have on hand—chives, parsley and dill all work well here. We add the herbs after blending to preserve their delicate flavor, plus it prevents the dressing from turning green. Use leftover dressing on grain bowls, salads and more.

a collage of the High Protein Cottage Cheese Dressing
Photo: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Liv Dansky
Active Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 4%-fat cottage cheese

  • ¼ cup water, plus more if desired

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 clove garlic, grated

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, flat-leaf parsley or dill

Directions

  1. Combine cottage cheese, water, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, pepper and garlic in a blender; process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add more water, as needed, to reach desired consistency.

  2. Transfer the dressing to a medium bowl; stir in herbs.

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

91 Calories
8g Fat
2g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size about 2 1/2 Tbsp.
Calories 91
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 6%
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Vitamin A 125IU 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 5%
Vitamin E 1mg 4%
Folate 2mcg 1%
Vitamin K 3mcg 3%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Magnesium 1mg 0%
Potassium 13mg 0%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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