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Spiced Walnut and Cottage Cheese Dip

Dips are a game-day essential, and this one brings something a little unexpected to the table. Made with California Walnuts and creamy cottage cheese, it’s smooth, spiced, and packed with flavor—perfect for pairing with veggies, pita chips, or crunchy snacks. Easy to make ahead and serve chilled, it’s a cool counterpoint to spicy wings, fries, or anything fresh off the grill.

Recipe from California Walnuts

Ingredients

	Spiced Walnuts
150 g	California walnuts
1/2 tsp	paprika, smoked
1/2 tsp	sea salt, fine
1/2 tsp	sumac
1/4 tsp	coriander, ground
1/8 tsp	turmeric powder
1/8 tsp	fennel, ground
2 tsp	olive oil
	Cottage Cheese Dip
200 g	Cottage cheese, low fat
1/2 tsp	olive oil
1/2 tsp	lemon zest
1/8 tsp	pepper, fresh cracked
2 tsp	honey
2 Tbsp	California walnuts, finely chopped
Optional	carrots, sugar snap peas, radishes and bread for serving

Step 1
To prepare walnuts, preheat oven to 350°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Stir together all seasonings in a small bowl. Drizzle oil over walnuts in a medium bowl and sprinkle with seasoning; toss until evenly coated.
Step 3
Spread walnuts in a single layer on baking sheet and bake for 8 to10 minutes or until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool completely.
Step 4
To prepare dip, puree cottage cheese, olive oil, lemon zest and pepper in a small food processor or blender and process until smooth.
Step 5
Stir in remaining walnuts and transfer dip to a decorative shallow bowl. Break about 1/4 of the seasoned walnuts into smaller pieces and sprinkle over the dip; drizzle with honey.
Step 6
Place on a platter and surround with vegetables, bread and remaining seasoned walnuts.
Step 7
Recipe tip: Walnuts may also be cooked in the tray of an air fryer. Cook at 350°F for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.

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Spiced Walnut and Cottage Cheese Dip

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Spiced Walnuts

Cottage Cheese Dip

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