Creamy Ranch Dressing

• 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 13 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 shallot, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon minced oregano leaves
• 18 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
2. Puree until smooth.
3. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator 1 day.

lowfat cottage cheese, lowfat buttermilk, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, shallot, garlic, basil, oregano, ground pepper

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/7854 (may not work)