I'm trying to get away from processed food. I'm eating more grains, more veggies (which I love), and limiting what I eat that comes out of a can, box, or bottle. The latest? Homemade (low-fat) ranch dressing. The recipe calls for fresh herbs, but I've made it with dried and it's still pretty tasty.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup fat free sour cream
3/4 cup fat free Greek yogurt
1/3 cup olive oil mayonnaise
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
freshly ground pepper
1-2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
2 cups 1% low fat buttermilk
Directions:
In a small bowl or large measuring cup, combine the sour cream, yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, chives, salt, and cracked pepper. Mix well. Stir in the white balsamic vinegar; then buttermilk. Adjust the seasonings to taste, adding another tablespoon of balsamic vinegar if desired. The flavors will become bolder over time.
Do you have a favorite homemade salad dressing?
.
My favourite is a take off on the Benihana dressing. Nice and bright on a crispy salad:
ReplyDelete1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 Tbs water
2 Tbs minced fresh ginger
2 Tbs minced celery
2 Tbs ketchup
4 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper|
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed for about
seconds or until all of the ginger is well-pureed.
Mmmm -- that sounds good. I'll have to try it. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete