Creamy Cottage Cheese Dressing 🥗✨

This zesty and creamy salad dressing is a fantastic way to elevate your greens! It's perfect for salads, as a dip for veggies, or even drizzled over grilled chicken. Made with simple ingredients, this dressing is rich in flavor and protein, making it a great addition to any meal. Bonus: it's easy to whip up and can be customized to suit your taste!

Ingredients

For the dressing

• ½ cup cottage cheese
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons vinegar (apple cider or white vinegar works well)
• Pinch of sugar
• 1 teaspoon dill (fresh or dried)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Freshly cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

• In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and milk. Blend until smooth and creamy.

🍽️ If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend just until mixed instead of until smooth.

• Add the vinegar, sugar, dill, minced garlic, and pepper. Blend again until fully incorporated.

🧄 Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic based on your preference. A roasted garlic clove can add a sweeter and milder flavor!

• Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more sugar for sweetness or vinegar for tang.

• Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

❄️ This dressing can be stored in the fridge for up to a week!

Variations

• Herbed Delight: Add fresh herbs like parsley, basil, or chives for an extra burst of flavor! 🌿
• Spicy Kick: Incorporate a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy twist! 🌶️
• Dijon Twist: Swap out some mayo for Dijon mustard for a tangy kick!
• Low-fat: Use low-fat mayonnaise and skim milk to reduce calories without sacrificing taste.

Enjoy this delightful dressing over your favorite salads, or use it as a scrumptious dip for fresh veggies! 🥒🥕