Vegetable Cocktail With Seasoned Dressing

Servings: 12

Ingredients:

2 cups (15 ounces) large curd cottage cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish or finely chopped dill pickles
2 tablespoons finely chopped capers
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetables: artichoke hearts, sliced avocado, hearts of palm, tomato wedges
Shredded Lettuce

Cooking Directions:

Combine cottage cheese, mayonnaise, mustard and garlic in blender container. Cover and process on high until smooth. Pour into bowl. Stir in green onions, parsley, relish, capers, tarragon, salt and pepper. To serve, arrange vegetables over shredded lettuce on salad plates or shrimp cocktail bowls. Spoon dressing in center of each serving.