By Mayo Clinic Staff

Dietitian's tip:

Toss dressing with cabbage slaw mix for a tangy side dish. Or drizzle over tacos or quesadillas.

Number of servings

Serves 16
  1. Diabetes meal plan
  2. DASH diet
  3. Heart-healthy
  4. Weight management
  5. Meatless
  6. Gluten-free

Ingredients

  1. 1/4 cup olive oil
  2. 2 cups 1 percent cottage cheese
  3. 1 clove garlic
  4. 2 whole limes, juiced
  5. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  6. 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
  7. 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  8. 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

In a food processor or blender, combine all of the ingredients. Blend until smooth.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: 2 tablespoons

  • Calories 54
  • Total fat 4 g
  • Saturated fat 1 g
  • Trans fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated fat 2 g
  • Cholesterol 1 mg
  • Sodium 188 mg
  • Total carbohydrate 2 g
  • Dietary fiber 0 g
  • Total sugars 1 g
  • Protein 4 g

Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.

June 02, 2016