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                              Tuna Tapenade

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Dips

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6 1/2  oz            Can albacore tuna -- drained,
                        - water packed
     1/2  c             Dry-curd cottage cheese
   2      tb            Lemon juice
   2      tb            Fat-free mayonnaise
   2      ts            Olive oil
   1      tb            Fresh parsley -- minced
   1      ts            Dried tarragon
   1      ts            Dijon mustard
   3                    Carrots -- cut into sticks
   1      c             Broccoli florets
   3                    Celery ribs -- cut into sticks
   2      c             Cherry tomatoes (optional)

In a food processor or blender, blend the tuna*, cottage cheese,
lemon juice, mayonnaise, oil, parsley, tarragon, and mustard until
smooth. Chill.

To serve, arrange vegetables on a platter. Use to dip in the tuna
mixture. As a change of pace, use this dip as a spread on toasted
pita wedges.

Variations:

Replace the tuna with canned salmon. Substitute your choice of raw
vegetables such as whole asparagus, cauliflower, zucchini, or
jicama.


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