Ellen'S Smoked Salmon Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. smoked salmon
1 1/2 c. nonfat cottage cheese
3 Tbsp. pepper-flavored vodka (such as Absolut Peppar)
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. prepared horseradish
freshly cracked black pepper
dill sprigs for garnish

Preparation

Cut 1/2 of the salmon into chunks.
Dice the remaining salmon. Place cottage cheese in a fine-mesh sieve and press on it to remove excess moisture.
Transfer cottage cheese to a food processor.
Add the salmon chunks, vodka, lemon juice, mustard and horseradish.
Process until smooth.
Transfer the mixture to bowl and fold in the diced salmon.
Refrigerate until chilled.
May be prepared ahead and stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Makes about 2 cups.