3/4 c. low-fat buttermilk
1/4 c. low-fat cottage cheese
1/4 tsp. prepared mustard
Dash of hot pepper sauce
1/2 sm. white onion, minced
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
1/2 tbsp. chives, minced

Process all ingredients until smooth in a blender or the work bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Process until smooth. Keep covered and refrigerated. Makes 1 cup, serves 16; 1 tablespoon per serving.

NUTRIENT ANALYSIS: Calories - 9; Protein - 1 gram; Carbohydrate - 1 gram; Total Fat - 0 grams; Saturated fat - 0 grams; Polyunsaturated fat - 0 grams; Mono-unsaturated fat - 0 grams; Cholesterol - 1 milligram; Sodium - 28 milligrams.