This Easy Cottage Cheese Spinach Dip is a creamy, high-protein appetizer made with cottage cheese, fresh baby spinach, Greek yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a healthy dip perfect for vegetables, crackers, pita chips, or sandwiches.
7 ounces (200g) cottage cheese
1 cup fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1 small garlic clove
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnishes:
Extra virgin olive oil
Chopped fresh spinach
Mixed seeds
Additional chili flakes
1. Add the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor.
2. Add the fresh baby spinach.
3. Add the garlic, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and optional chili flakes.
4. Pour in the olive oil.
5. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
6. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
7. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
8. Refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
9. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, chopped spinach, seeds, or extra chili flakes before serving.
10. Serve with crackers, fresh vegetables, toasted bread, or pita chips.
For an even creamier texture, use full-fat cottage cheese.
Frozen spinach can be used, but thaw and squeeze out all excess moisture first.
Adjust the garlic and chili flakes to suit your taste.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Stir before serving if any separation occurs.
Freezing is not recommended because the texture may become grainy after thawing.