Posted by Denise on July 24, 2001 at 23:58:34:
In Reply to: iso diet salad dressings posted by karen on July 24, 2001 at 10:24:06:
Creamy Salsa Dressing
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Combine all ingredients and whip with a fork until smooth.
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Dilly Yogurt Dressing
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
OR
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk to thoroughly blend.
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Buttermilk Blue Dressing
3/4 cup cultured buttermilk
1/4 cup finely minced scallions
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
Combine all ingredients in a jar. Cover tightly and shake well.
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"You won't believe it's almost fat-free" Salad Dressing
10 cloves garlic, skins left on
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 (12 oz.) carton of soft silken tofu
1/4 teaspoon salt
pepper, to taste
Put garlic in saucepan and cover with water by a couple of inches. Bring to a boil. Turn to low, cover and cook for about 20 minutes, till soft. Drain and allow to cool.
Squeeze garlic out of their skins into a blender or food processor. Add remaining ingredients and blend or process till smooth. Taste and correct seasonings, if necessary.
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No-Fat Italian Dressing
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 garlic cloves, cut in half
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon rosemary
Combine all ingredients. Chill for an hour or two at least to allow herbs to blend. Remove garlic clove pieces before serving.
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Low Fat Blue Cheese Salad Dressing
1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
3 tablespoons buttermilk
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
4 tablespoons crumbled blue or Roquefort
cheese
pepper to taste
In a blender or food processor, process all ingredients except blue cheese until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in crumbled blue cheese. Season to taste with the pepper. Dressing will keep for a week or more in the refrigerator.
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Low Fat Thousand Island Salad Dressing
1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced red or green bell pepper
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
salt & pepper to taste
opt.
1 hard-boiled egg, peeled and finely chopped
Tabasco sauce to taste
Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor. If consistency is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
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Low Fat Asian-Style Citrus Ginger Salad Dressing
1/2 cup frozen orange or pineapple juice
concentrate
1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce or reduced sodium soy
sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cornstarch
In a medium saucepan, whisk all ingredients together. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Cool and chill before serving.
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Low Fat Creamy Italian Salad Dressing
1 cup low fat sour cream
2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 cloves garlic
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
In a blender or food processor, process all ingredients except sour cream until completely mixed. Add sour cream and process just until mixed.
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Orange Salsa Dressing
1 cup salsa, either store bought or your own
1/2 cup orange juice, preferably fresh
squeezed
2 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Combine all ingredients until well blended.
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Low Fat Ranch Salad Dressing
3/4 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chipped fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
OR
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
salt & pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.