Description
This creamy Spinach Ranch Dip combines cottage cheese, sour cream, and a zesty ranch seasoning for a smooth and flavorful appetizer. Enhanced with fresh garlic, chopped onion, and tangy lemon juice, it’s folded together with thawed spinach and crunchy carrots for texture. Perfectly chilled and ready in under 30 minutes, this dip pairs wonderfully with fresh vegetables, crackers, or chips for any casual gathering or snack time.
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 the Base Ingredients: 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 completely smooth and creamy, ensuring all flavors are well incorporated.
- Fold in Vegetables: Transfer the smooth base mixture to a bowl. Gently fold in the thawed and thoroughly drained frozen spinach along with the peeled and chopped carrot, maintaining some texture and crunch in the dip.
- Refrigerate to Meld Flavors: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour. This resting time allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, enhancing the taste.
- Serve Chilled: Once chilled, serve the spinach ranch dip! It pairs perfectly with an array of fresh vegetables, crispy crackers, or your favorite chips. Enjoy this refreshing and flavorful appetizer.
Notes
- Be sure to drain the spinach thoroughly to prevent the dip from becoming watery.
- For a smoother texture, process the carrot briefly in the food processor before folding it in, if desired.
- This dip can be prepared a day in advance and kept refrigerated, allowing even better flavor development.
- Feel free to adjust ranch seasoning to taste for more or less intensity.
- Serve with veggies like celery, bell peppers, and cucumber slices for a healthy snack option.
