creamy cottage cheese dressing

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Creamy Cottage Cheese Dressing

Cottage cheese serves as the base for this easy dressing and adds protein. We like the dressing on the thicker, creamier side, but you can add more water to thin it out, if desired. Use any mix of fresh herbs you have on hand—chives, parsley and dill all work well here. We add the herbs after blending to preserve their delicate flavor, plus it prevents the dressing from turning green. Use leftover dressing on grain bowls, salads and more.

Ingredients

1 cup 4%-fat cottage cheese
¼ cup water, plus more if desired
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
½ teaspoon ground pepper
1 clove garlic, grated
3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, flat-leaf parsley or dill

Directions

Combine cottage cheese, water, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, pepper and garlic in a blender; process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add more water, as needed, to reach desired consistency.
Transfer the dressing to a medium bowl; stir in herbs.