Base:

• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (1% or 2%)

• 2 tbsp light ranch dressing (or Greek yogurt + ranch seasoning — see below)

• ½ tsp ranch seasoning mix (optional if you’re already using ranch dressing)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Add-ins (choose your mix-ins):

• 4 oz cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded (~26g protein)

• ½ cup cucumber, diced

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ¼ cup red bell pepper, diced

• ¼ cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)

• ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped

• 2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions

• 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley (optional but adds a great herby flavor)

Optional Toppings:

• Crushed tortilla chips or roasted chickpeas (for crunch)

• A squeeze of lemon juice or hot sauce

• Avocado slices or a sprinkle of shredded cheese