LIMA BEAN, WATERCRESS AND HERB DIP

This is a refreshing dip that is especially good served with fresh vegetable crudités and breadsticks.

1 cup cottage cheese
14-ounce can lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 bunch scallions, chopped
2 ounces watercress, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mixed herbs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Watercress sprigs, to garnish
Vegetable crudités, and breadsticks, to serve

Put the cottage cheese, lima beans, scallions, watercress, mayonnaise and herbs in a blender or food processor and blend until fairly smooth.