Mexican Cottage Cheese Dip
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and creamy Mexican Cottage Cheese Dip, a healthy and flavor-packed alternative to traditional dips! Featuring the perfect balance of tangy cottage cheese, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, and the fresh kick of cilantro and jalapeño, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 10 minutes. Seasoned with a tantalizing blend of lime juice, ground cumin, and chili powder, this versatile dip is ideal for pairing with tortilla chips, crunchy veggies, or pita chips. Whether you enjoy it as a crowd-pleasing party dip or a guilt-free snack, the optional cheddar cheese topping adds a rich, indulgent twist. Gluten-free and packed with protein, this refreshing dip is a must-try for lovers of Mexican-inspired flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cottage cheese
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes with green chilies (canned)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 1 medium Jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
Place the cottage cheese in a medium-sized mixing bowl. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can blend the cottage cheese in a food processor for 30 seconds before transferring it to the bowl.
Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, and chopped jalapeño to the bowl.
Squeeze in the lime juice and sprinkle the ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper over the top.
Gently fold all the ingredients together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
If desired, top the dip with shredded cheddar cheese for extra flavor.
Chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks like carrots, celery, and bell peppers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
715 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 3325 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.0 g | ||
| Protein | 50.0 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 728 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1050 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
