Cottage Cheese Tzatziki – Hiland Dairy

Cottage Cheese Tzatziki

A close-up of a small bowl filled with creamy tzatziki dip made with cottage cheese, garnished with fresh dill, and surrounded by golden pita chips. Broken chip pieces are scattered around for a rustic touch.

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  • Prep Time
    40 Minutes

  • Servings
    6

Ingredients

  • ½ medium cucumber
  • 1 cup Hiland Large Curd Cottage Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1½ tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1½ tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
  • Kosher salt to taste

Directions

  • Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Grate the cucumber using the large holes of a box grater. Place the grated cucumber in a clean dish towel and wring out any excess liquid.
  • In a food processor, combine the cottage cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Pulse until mostly smooth.
  • Transfer the cottage cheese mixture to a bowl and fold in the grated cucumber, fresh dill, and mint. Season with kosher salt to taste.

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