2 c. dairy cottage cheese (large curd)
2/3 c. skim milk
2 tsp. snipped chives
2 tsp. lemon juice or vinegar
1 tsp. salt
Unsweetened mandarin orange segments
Strawberries
Pineapple cubes
Peach slices
Seedless green and Tokay grapes

Mix all ingredients except fruits in blender until smooth, about 1 minute. Cover; chill 3 to 4 hours. To serve, mound cheese dip in small bowl and place on tray with fruits for dipping. 2/3 cup dip (50 calories per 1/3 cup; fruits not included).

Fruit 'N Cheese Dip doubles deliciously as a topping for baking potatoes. Just add 1 teaspoon garlic salt.