Description
A refreshing, protein-packed dip board featuring creamy whipped cottage cheese topped with fresh herbs and served with a colorful array of seasonal spring vegetables. Perfect for light snacking, appetizers, or a healthy party platter.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Assorted spring vegetables for serving (e.g., radishes, snap peas, baby carrots, cucumber slices, asparagus spears, cherry tomatoes)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a food processor or blender, combine cottage cheese, dill, chives, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes, scraping down sides as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
- Transfer the whipped cottage cheese dip to a shallow serving bowl or spread it onto a board.
- Arrange the assorted spring vegetables around the dip on a large board or platter.
- Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the dip and garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.