From The Maltese Kitchen | Traditional Homemade Arjoli Dip

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while maintaining creaminess.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Avocado provides healthy fats and creaminess without the calories.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: capers

Green olives are lower in calories and can provide a similar briny flavor.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein with fewer calories.

Mix ricotta cheese, yogurt, and mayonnaise in a bowl until smooth.

Add minced garlic and lemon juice, stirring to combine.

Chop parsley and black olives, then fold into the mixture.

Season with salt to taste, adjusting as needed.

Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra parsley and olives if desired.

Serve chilled with crusty bread or vegetable sticks.

Cooking Techniques

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