This easy Cheesy Ranch Dressing comes together in a snap and is packed with protein—without all the preservatives and additives found in many store-bought dressings.

Made with Daisy Cottage Cheese as the creamy base, this dressing is rich, flavorful, and surprisingly light. It’s perfect for salads, dipping veggies, or drizzling over grain bowls and roasted veggies. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to bottled ranch again!

• Daisy Cottage Cheese (1 cup): Provides the dressing with its creamy texture and adds a subtle tangy taste with a boost of protein.
• Buttermilk (1/2 cup): Tangy in taste, it adds a touch of acid to the dressing and thins it out.
• Mayonnaise (1/4 cup): Adds a creamy richness to the dressing.
• Fresh Chives (2 tablespoons, chopped): Small, thin, and wispy onions, perfect for adding a touch of mild onion flavor with a taste similar to leeks.
• Parmesan (2 tablespoons, grated): Best when freshly grated, it adds a nutty saltiness to the dressing.
• Garlic (1 clove): Fresh garlic gives a pungent, sharp flavor that compliments the herbs.
• Onion Powder (1/4 teaspoon): Adds a concentrated, punchy onion taste without adding texture of fresh onions.
• Kosher Salt (1/4 teaspoon): A large-grain salt that is less refined than table salt and contains no additives. It helps enhance the other flavors of the dressing.
• Cracked Black Pepper (1/4 teaspoon): Adds a round and deep flavor than ground pepper. Highly fragrant and earthy in taste with citrus and slight floral notes.
• Dried Dill (1 teaspoon): One of the traditional flavors of ranch dressing, this concentrated dried herb packs a bright, sweet, citrusy, earthy punch.

• Substitute ½ teaspoon jarred minced garlic for the fresh clove if you’re short on time.
• Want a little heat? Add a small diced jalapeño or 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
• No buttermilk? Make your own by mixing 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar into 1 cup milk—let it sit for 10 minutes.
• Swap green onions or leeks for the chives.
• Use 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill instead of dried for a brighter flavor.
• Customize the texture! Blend until smooth or leave a bit of chunkiness for a rustic feel.

1. In a food processor, combine all ingredients except the dill and blend until smooth.
2. Stir in the dill.
3. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for a few hours to let the flavors meld.

This dressing keeps well in the fridge for several days—perfect for meal prep! Once you try this protein-packed twist on ranch, you may never go back to the bottled stuff.