Easy High-Protein Whipped Herb Cottage Cheese Sauce

by Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN | Oct 24, 2025 | Appetizers, Lunch & Dinner, Recipes, Salads & Grain Bowls, Sauces, Salad Dressings, & Vinaigrettes, Snack & Side Dishes | 0 comments

Whipped cottage cheese herb sauce
This easy high-protein whipped cottage cheese herb sauce is creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor, perfect drizzled over veggies, bowls, or casseroles.
Hi, I’m Sarah Harper, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist passionate about cooking, eating, and sharing all things food! At The Addy Bean, you’ll find a variety of flexitarian recipes designed to inspire and empower you to explore the delicious world of plant-based eating. My mission is to make plant-forward meals approachable, enjoyable, and part of your everyday life!

Published: October 24, 2025

Easy High-Protein Whipped Herb Cottage Cheese Sauce

This recipe comes together in about 5 minutes! It uses simple ingredients and is delicious on so many foods! From roasted veggies to wraps to grain bowls, this recipe will be your new go-to for dipping, drizzling, and slathering.
I took this recipe and used it as a finisher for my Zucchini Casserole! It’s a great way to bump up the protein and flavor!

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor – you could also use a mini food processor.
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula – To scrape down the sides of the blender for an even texture.
  • Sharp knife and cutting board

 

ingredients for whipped herb cottage cheese sauce

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Ingredients for This Recipe

This creamy whipped sauce is a delicious way to enjoy cottage cheese in a fresh, flavorful way.

  • Full-fat cottage cheese: For the best flavor and a rich, creamy texture. I chose a local cottage cheese to Washington, Eberhard’s, but use whichever brand you prefer!

  • Rice wine vinegar (or white wine vinegar): Adds a subtle tang and brightness.

  • Olive oil: Brings healthy fats and a smooth, silky finish.

  • Fresh herbs: Chives, basil, parsley, and (optional) tarragon. Use whatever herbs you have on hand or growing in your garden! If I were choosing just two, I’d go with basil or parsley plus chives.

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper: always to round out flavors!

making whipped herb cottage cheese sauce with ingredients and then mixed in the blender

How to Make the Sauce in 5 minutes or less!

This Whipped Cottage Cheese Herb Sauce comes together in minutes, just blend, stir, and serve.

Blend the base: Add cottage cheese, rice wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

    • Tip: Scrape down the sides once or twice to ensure a silky texture, no lumps!

Add herbs: Stir in (or pulse briefly) the chives, basil, parsley, and tarragon.

Taste and adjust: Add an extra splash of vinegar for more tang or another pinch of salt to brighten the flavor.

Serve and store: Spoon over warm casseroles, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls. Store leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 3 days and stir before serving.

    • Tip: For an extra-smooth finish, chill the sauce for 30 minutes before serving; it thickens slightly and the flavors meld beautifully.

Garlic close up on stalk

Optional Swaps and Add-Ins

Try some of these easy (and delicious) ways to make this sauce your own:

  • Cottage cheese: For a more luxurious dip, swap part of the cottage cheese for sour cream. You can also use plain Greek yogurt for extra tang and creaminess.

  • Garlic: Add a clove of fresh garlic or a pinch of garlic powder for more flavor, it instantly turns this into a garlic-herb cottage cheese dip or sauce.

  • Acid: Swap the vinegar for fresh lemon juice for a brighter, citrusy twist.

plate of zucchini casserole

Healthy Ways to Use Cottage Cheese Sauce

Make this recipe and use it for meal prep during the week! I like to whip up a batch on Sunday and use it with meals throughout the week.
  • As a high-protein dip: This makes for a great high-protein snack or the perfect appetizer. Use it as a dip for pita chips, pretzels, fresh veggies such as bell peppers, carrots, celery, or snap peas, or even roasted veggies and potatoes.
  • In a wrap or sandwich: this makes a great spread for a midday meal.
  • Drizzled on a bowl: Think a grain base with veggies, a protein, something extra for flavor, and this sauce. Try Quinoa, chopped kale, shredded carrot, and sliced radishes, with baked tofu, green onion, olives, and this sauce.
  • As a finisher: I use this recipe to add more flavor to my Healthy Zucchini Casserole Recipe!
blended cottage cheese herb sauce

Protein and Nutrition Benefits

This sauce is a great alternative to many mayo-based sauces or store-bought sauces that may be loaded with sugar and other unpronounceable ingredients.
With about 15g of protein per cup, cottage cheese is a terrific vegetarian option for increasing protein in the diet. Cottage cheese is also calcium rich, important for bone and muscle health. Herbs have antioxidants and micronutrients.

How Long Does It Last in the Fridge?

In an airtight container, this sauce will last 3-5 days in the fridge. Great for meal prepping for the week! Use it as a sauce for a zucchini casserole, then as a spread on sandwiches and wraps for lunches later in the week.

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blended cottage cheese herb sauce

Whipped Herb Cottage Cheese Sauce

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
Creamy, herby, and high in protein, this whipped cottage cheese sauce adds a fresh, flavorful boost to veggies, grain bowls, and everything in between.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 85 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender food processor
  • silicon spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup full fat cottage cheese
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil
  • ¼ tsp fresh tarragon
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Blend

  • Add cottage cheese, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a blender or food processor.

Blend in Herbs

  • Stir in or briefly pulse the chives, basil, parsley, and tarragon. (Per desired consistancy).

Taste and Adjust

  • Taste the sauce and adjust as needed, such as add a pinch more salt, a drizzle of vinegar or lemon juice for brightness, or extra herbs for a stronger flavor.

Serve

  • Spoon or drizzle over casseroles, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 312mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 339IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword 30 minutes or less
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Hi, I’m Sarah Harper, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist passionate about cooking, eating, and sharing all things food! At The Addy Bean, you’ll find a variety of flexitarian recipes designed to inspire and empower you to explore the delicious world of plant-based eating. My mission is to make plant-forward meals approachable, enjoyable, and part of your everyday life!

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