Ingredients

3 (12 ounce) ripe tomatoes, cored 

1/4 cup low-fat (1 percent) cottage cheese 

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 

1 teaspoon olive oil 

2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram 

1 teaspoon salt 

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 

Preparation

Cut tomatoes into quarters; puree in a food processor. Pass through a strainer into a bowl; discard seeds and skin.

Using a rubber spatula, press cottage cheese through a strainer into tomatoes. Add remaining ingredients; whisk to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.