So-Good Spinach Dip

Makes about 3 cups

12-oz. container low-fat cottage cheese

1 c. reduced-fat mayonnaise

1 T. lemon juice

1.4-oz. env. vegetable soup mix

1 T. onion, grated

10-oz. pkg. frozen spinach, thawed and drained

8-oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped

reduced-fat snack crackers or sliced vegetables

Spoon cottage cheese into a blender; blend until smooth. Spoon into a bowl; combine with mayonnaise, lemon juice, soup mix, onion, spinach and water chestnuts. Mix well and chill. Serve with crackers or vegetables for dipping.

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