Green Goddess Dip

1 c. cottage cheese
1/4 c. milk
1 T. fresh lemon juice
1 T. mayonnaise
1/2 c. thinly sliced scallions (mostly green parts)
1/4 c. finely chopped fresh parsley
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Fresh parsley sprig, for garnish

Put the cottage cheese, milk, lemon juice, mayonnaise, scallions, and parsley into a blender or food processor and blend until perfectly smooth. If using a blender, turn it off frequently and scrape down the sides.

Scrape the dip into a serving bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving, to allow the flavors to meld. Just before serving, stir the dip to smooth out the consistency. If too thick, stir in a few drops of milk. Serve garnished with the fresh parsley sprig.

Will keep 3 days in the refrigerator.

Makes 1-1/3 c.

Adapted from Quick Vegetarian Pleasures, p. 24.