Avocado Cottage Cheese Blend (Printer View)

Smooth blend of avocado, cottage cheese, lemon, and chives perfect for snacking or spreading.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 cup cottage cheese, preferably full-fat

→ Flavorings

03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
09 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

# Method:

01 - In a food processor or blender, blend the avocado, cottage cheese, lemon juice, and garlic until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
02 - Add the chives, black pepper, and salt, then pulse briefly to mix evenly.
03 - Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning by adding more lemon juice or salt if desired.
04 - For a spicier dip, blend in crushed red pepper flakes; for additional richness, drizzle in olive oil and blend again until incorporated.
05 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with extra chives or a drizzle of olive oil if preferred. Serve immediately with fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers, or as a spread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in minutes, which means you can make it during the appetizer countdown instead of hours ahead.
  • The protein keeps you full without the heaviness of mayo-based dips, so you can actually enjoy the snacking part.
  • It tastes expensive and restaurant-quality, which always surprises people when you tell them how simple it is.
02 -
  • The avocado's ripeness determines everything—a rock-hard avocado will refuse to blend smoothly, while an overripe one will taste mushy and bitter.
  • Lemon juice is your best friend here for keeping the dip bright and preventing that oxidized brown surface that turns people away.
  • Don't skip the blending step and just mash by hand; the food processor creates that restaurant-quality smoothness that makes people think you fussed over this.
03 -
  • If you don't have fresh chives, fresh dill or a small amount of fresh herbs like parsley work beautifully—just keep the amount the same to avoid overpowering the delicate base.
  • Full-fat cottage cheese is worth seeking out for this one; it's the difference between a dip that feels indulgent and one that feels thin and disappointing.
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