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Healthy High-Protein Pool Dip

Healthy high-protein pool dip with a creamy Greek yogurt and smooth blended cottage cheese base. Fold in shredded chicken, roasted corn, and pickled jalapeños, then finish with a crushed tortilla chip crunch and lime-cilantro brightness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
cottage cheese
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, blended smooth
ranch seasoning
  • 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix Shortcut flavor base for the dip.
chicken
  • 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
corn
  • 0.5 cup corn, roasted
jalapeño
  • 0.25 cup pickled jalapeño slices
cilantro
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • 0.5 tbsp extra cilantro For topping.
lime
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lime zest For topping and flavor lift.
toppings and dippers
  • 1 crumbled tortilla chips Crunch topping—use crushed chips.
  • 1 tortilla chips For dipping.
  • 1 bell pepper strips For dipping.
  • 1 cucumber rounds For dipping.

Equipment

  • 1 stand mixer

Method
 

Blend the base
  1. Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth, scraping down as needed so there are no lumps. Visual cue: the mixture should look silky and uniform.
  2. Stir in the Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning mix, and lime juice until the dip is thick and evenly colored. Visual cue: streaks of seasoning should disappear.
Add fillings
  1. Fold in the shredded rotisserie chicken, roasted corn, and pickled jalapeño slices until distributed. Visual cue: you should see chicken pieces and yellow corn throughout.
Top and serve
  1. Transfer the dip to a wide serving bowl and top with crumbled tortilla chips, extra cilantro, and lime zest. Visual cue: the chips should sit on top for a crunchy texture.
  2. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, bell pepper strips, and cucumber rounds, or refrigerate up to 2 days. Visual cue: chilled dip firms slightly but stays spreadable.

Notes

Pro tip: crush the tortilla chips right before serving to keep the topping crunchy. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 days; freezing is not recommended since yogurt-based dips can become grainy. For a dietary swap, use lactose-free Greek yogurt and lactose-free cottage cheese to keep the same high-protein texture.