Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip with Lemon and Chives
Cottage cheese whipped until silky with lemon, garlic and chives, served with crunchy raw vegetables.
- Time10 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.75 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 322kcal
- 24.3gcarbs
- 16.2gof which sugars
- 20.8gfat
- 11.6gsaturates
- 10.1gprotein
- 8.2gfibre
- 1.5gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the cottage cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, pepper and salt in a food processor or jug.
- 2
Blend for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides, until completely smooth and creamy like whipped cream cheese.
- 3
Taste and add more lemon or salt if you need to.
- 4
Spoon into a shallow bowl, swirl the top with the back of a spoon and drizzle with olive oil.
- 5
Scatter over the chives and lemon zest. Serve with the carrot, cucumber, radishes and tomatoes for dipping.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
