Learn to Cook: Healthy Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing
Ingredients
1/3 cup chopped nuts such as walnuts, cashews, almonds or pecans
1/2 cup chopped fresh fruit such as plums, peaches, blueberries or strawberries
1/4 cup unsweetened soy milk (or fruit juice such as pomegranate or orange)
1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice (or vinegar)
Description
Nuts and fruit can make for creamy, juicy and flavorful salad dressings without adding any extracted oils. Plus you get the health benefits of those nutrient-dense nuts and fruits. Save money by using your imagination and what's in your pantry to come up with new flavor combinations.
Dairy Free [1]
Gluten Free [2]
Vegan [3]
Vegetarian [4]
Sugar Conscious [5]
Wheat Free [6]
Directions
Purée all ingredients in a food processor or high-powered blender until smooth.
For thinner dressings, add a little more soy milk or fruit juice.
Nutrition
Per Serving:40 calories (30 from fat), 3g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 2g protein