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Healthy Cottage Cheese Tzatziki Sauce Recipe High Protein and Easy

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A fresh, creamy, and high-protein tzatziki sauce made with cottage cheese instead of traditional Greek yogurt. Perfect for healthy snacking or as a topping for grilled dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240g) small-curd cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and grated (English cucumber preferred)
  • 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or fresh parsley as substitute)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt for extra creaminess

Instructions

  1. Peel and grate one medium cucumber using a box grater or food processor (about 1 to 1 ½ cups grated). Place the grated cucumber into a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth and press or squeeze to remove as much excess liquid as possible. (5 minutes)
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup (240g) of small-curd cottage cheese with 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir gently until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt if extra creaminess is desired. (2 minutes)
  3. Mince 1-2 garlic cloves finely and chop 2 tablespoons fresh dill. Add both to the cottage cheese mixture. (3 minutes)
  4. Fold the drained cucumber into the cottage cheese mixture. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly. (2 minutes)
  5. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, starting with ¼ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Adjust after tasting. (1 minute)
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. (30 minutes minimum)
  7. Before serving, stir the tzatziki and taste. Adjust seasoning or add a splash more lemon juice if needed. (1 minute)

Notes

Drain the cucumber thoroughly to avoid watery sauce. Use small-curd cottage cheese for better texture. Optionally pulse cottage cheese in a blender for smoother texture. Roasting garlic mellows its flavor. Sauce improves after chilling for at least 30 minutes and keeps up to 4 days refrigerated. Not recommended to freeze.

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Keywords: tzatziki, cottage cheese, high protein, healthy dip, easy recipe, Mediterranean sauce, low carb, gluten free

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