Cucumber Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe
Make this cucumber cottage cheese dip for a refreshing, high-protein recipe perfect for light meals or easy snacks!
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cottage cheese
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- 2-4 Tablespoons water
- 2 cups cucumbers sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the cottage cheese, feta, and 3-4 tablespoons of water (Start with 2 tablespoons, and adjust as needed for the desired consistency). Pulse until smooth.16 ounces cottage cheese, 4 ounces feta cheese, 2-4 Tablespoons water
- In a large bowl, mix together the cucumbers, sumac, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and lime juice. Toss to combine and coat the cucumbers.2 cups cucumbers, 1/2 teaspoon sumac, 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 3 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 Tablespoon lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Spread the cottage cheese dip on a plate, creating a smooth layer.
- Top the cottage cheese dip with the marinated cucumbers, and sprinkle fresh basil on top.1/4 cup fresh basil
- Serve the cucumber cottage cheese dip with warm pita bread on the side.
- Store the cottage cheese and cucumbers in separate airtight containers in the fridge for 1-2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 0.3mg