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Zesty Buttermilk Salad Dressing Recipe

This homemade dressing is wonderful over a variety of green and vegetables. Plus, you can feel good knowing it's a little lighter than regular dressing.—Cassandra Corridon, Frederick, Maryland

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Zesty Buttermilk Salad Dressing Recipe

Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Yield: 10 Servings

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Ingredients

2/3 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a food processor, combine the yogurt, buttermilk and mayonnaise; cover and process until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients, cover and process until blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Yield: 1-1/3 cups.

Nutritional Facts One serving (2 tablespoons) equals 35 calories, 2 g fat (0.55 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 99 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 0.55 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Zesty Buttermilk Salad Dressing in Country Woman May/June 2003, p37