Low-fat cottage cheese is the secret to the dressing in this healthful mixture of vegetables and herbs.

3 lb. (about 6 large) potatoes, boiled in jackets, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 C. chopped celery
1/2 C. sliced green onion
2 T. chopped parsley
1 C. low-fat cottage cheese
3/4 C. skim milk
3 T. lemon juice
2 T. cider vinegar
1/2 t. celery seed
1/2 t. dillweed
1/2 t. dry mustard
1/2 t. white pepper

1. In large bowl, place potatoes, celery, green onion and parsley.
2. In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese, milk, lemon juice, vinegar, celery seed, dillweed, dry mustard and white pepper until smooth.
3. Chill 1 hour.
4. Pour chilled cottage cheese mixture over vegetables; mix well.
5. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.

YIELD: 10 servings SERVING SIZE: 1 cup

NUTRITION ANALYSIS PER SERVING: Calories, 151; Total fat, less than 1 gram; Saturated fat, less than 1 gram; Cholesterol, 2 milligrams; Sodium, 118 milligrams