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Ranch Dip

Try this tangy and flavorful ranch dip that's ready in 5 minutes.
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Cooking for a Crowd

Cooking for a Crowd

Use these recipe sheets to prepare for larger groups:

Bowl of creamy dip garnished with parsley and served with raw carrots, cherry tomatoes and broccoli.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Makes: 2 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt 
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon onion powder
2 sprigs of parsley, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Rinse or scrub fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.
  3. For a chunky dip, mix cottage cheese, yogurt and seasonings of your choice in a bowl.
    For a smoother dip, mash cottage cheese with a fork before adding yogurt and seasonings.
    For a smooth dip, blend all ingredients in a blender.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Comments

I served this recipe for a group event with veggie sticks. Kids and adults alike enjoyed the dip!  I blended the recipe.

Tastes just like ranch, but not as strongly. I had people who do not like ranch try it and they liked it. I will have students at an upcoming cooking class pair it with a veggie pizza!

Kids loved this recipe. We made the dip in a blender, and made a fun veggie tray for dipping.

I love using this recipe in my nutrition education classes! Kids love ranch and I like that I can show them a healthier version. After kids taste it, I often get a response like "this tastes even BETTER than ranch!"

I would reccomend using a blender to smooth the cottage cheese. I've also tried other herbs such as dill and it's just as delicious!

Great dip!  It is my go to dip for classes.  The only change that I made was to add dill weed.  To the original recipe I add 1 tsp. dried dill weed. 

I thought this recipe was way too salty, so I added more yogurt, garlic, and parsley.  It was a hit!

Great idea!  The salt is easy to reduce and only affects taste.  Be sure to use garlic powder and onion powder instead of garlic salt or onion salt to keep the salt down.

Food Hero Team

This  healthy version of a Ranch Dip is a hit with kids.  When they scoop their veggies in it, they have no idea they are actually getting a dip that is made with food group foods!  To dress salad greens, I thin the recipe with a little low-fat milk. 

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