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California Magic Dairy Dressing (Basic Recipe)

By: California Milk Advisory Board

"Low-fat cottage cheese, non-fat yogurt and lemon juice are blended together in this basic creamy dressing recipe. Enjoy it on salads and as a dip for fresh vegetables. Check out the notes for tips and recipes for how to make exciting variations on the original!"

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Original Recipe Yield 48 servings

Ingredients

2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Store refrigerated in a tightly closed container for up to one week.

Footnotes

Note: Substitute plain low-fat yogurt if preferred.
Variations of the basic dressing:
Turkish Honey Mint
1 cup Magic Dairy Dressing, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon chopped mint In a small bowl, combine Magic Dressing, honey and mint; mix well. Store refrigerated in a covered container.
In a small bowl, combine Magic Dressing, honey and mint; mix well. Store refrigerated in a covered container.
French Twist
1 cup Magic Dairy Dressing, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon dried tarragon (or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon), 1 teaspoon capers, rinsed and chopped, 1/2 teaspoon salt
In a small bowl, combine Magic Dressing, mustard, tarragon, capers and salt; mix well. Store refrigerated in a covered container.
California Asian
1/2 cup Magic Dairy Dressing, 1/4 cup light miso, 1/4 cup honey, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon chopped ginger
Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth, or chop the ginger fine and mix all ingredients together by hand. Store refrigerated in a covered container.
Note: Miso is available at specialty stores and Asian markets
Indian Curry
1 cup Magic Dairy Dressing, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1 tablespoon Major Grey’s chutney, 1 teaspoon lime juice
Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth, or chop the chutney very fine and mix all ingredients together by hand. Store refrigerated in a covered container.
Tangy Mediterranean
1 cup Magic Dairy Dressing, 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped green onions, 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped garlic, 2 ounces California Feta
Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until the Feta cheese is the desired consistency; for a creamier-style dressing continue to process until smooth. To mix by hand, crumble the Feta cheese into a mixing bowl, add remaining ingredients and mix well. Store refrigerated in a covered container.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 7 | Total Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: < 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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