A delicious Mexican-style garlic dip.

Mexi-Gilroy Garlic Dip

1 cup small curd cottage cheese

1 cup sour cream

1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies

1 (4-ounce) can sliced black olives

6 cloves garlic, finely minced

4 green onions, with tops, finely chopped

1 large tomato, finely chopped

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Freshly ground pepper to taste

1. Mix all ingredients together; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to mingle.
2. Serve with crackers, chips or fresh vegetables.

Makes about 4 cups dip.