Salad Dressing Mix (using poppy seeds)

SALAD DRESSING MIX:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 Teaspoon salt (optional)
1 Teaspoon dry mustard
1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
1 Tablespoon p dried minced onion

SALAD DRESSING:
1 1/2 cups (12 oz) small-curd Cottage cheese
1 Recipe salad dressing mix (see above)
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup vinegar

DRESSING MIX:
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until evenly distributed. Pour into a 1/2-cup container with a tight-fitting lid or wrap airtight in heavy-duty foil. Seal container. Label with date and contents. Store in a cool dry place. Use within 3 months.

Makes 1 package or about 1/3 cup of Salad Dressing Mix

SALAD DRESSING:
Turn cottage cheese into a medium bowl; set aside. In a blender, combine Salad Dressing Mix, oil and vinegar. Blend 5 to 8 seconds. Pour over cottage cheese. Fold oil mixture into cottage cheese until just blended. Cover, refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

Makes about 3 cups of Salad Dressing

Source: More Make-A-Mix Cookery by Karine Eliason