Dilled Cucumber-Shrimp Spread

DILLED CUCUMBER-SHRIMP SPREAD

1 cup dry curd cottage cheese
1/2 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 tsp. dried dill weed
1 tsp. lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup well-drained shredded seeded cucumber
1 can (4 1/2 oz.) small shrimp, rinsed & drained

Place all ingredients except pepper, cucumber and shrimp in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed about 2 minutes, stopping blender occasionally to scrape sides, or process 30 seconds, until smooth. Spread mixture in shallow plat. Sprinkle with pepper. Top with cucumber and shrimp. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serve with vegetable slices or crackers if desired. Makes about 2 1/4 cups spread.