Wednesday

Sugar-Free, Low-Fat Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes

The following are a group of very tasty homemade salad dressings that are quick, easy, and healthy. Perfect for diabetics and dieters, too. Using your favorite salad greens, make a tasty salad for your family and friends, showing off your "home-cooking" abilities! An easy way to impress your guests.


DIJON-LEMON VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING

3 tbsp water
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/4 tsp salt

Combine all ingredients in a jar and cover tightly. Shake jar vigorously to mix ingredients well. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Per a 1 tbsp serving: 25 cal, 1 g carbs, 0 protein
Using the above recipe, you can also make the following dressings as variations of the original.

Variations: Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette: Use 1/4 cup of the above recipe and add 2 tablespoons minced cilantro and 1 tablespoon lime juice.

Lemon Caper Vinaigrette: Use 2 tablespoons of the Dijon-Lemon Vinaigrette and add the following: 2 tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind, 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons capers, drained, 1/8 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. This is good over a green salad that is topped with grilled chicken or tuna.


LOW-FAT HOMEMADE THOUSAND ISLAND SALAD DRESSING

1/4 cup plain, unsweetened low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup nonfat buttermilk
1 tbsp fat-free mayonnaise
1 tbsp chopped dill pickle
1 tbsp catsup
1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
1/8 tsp seasoned salt

In a small mixing bowl, combine yogurt, buttermilk, and mayonnaise, stirring until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate. Serve after thoroughly chilled.

Yield: Approximately 3/4 cup
1 serving of 2 tablespoons = 34 cal, 3 g carbs, 1 g protein
Enjoy!
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1 comments :

Anonymous said...

Hi! I've tried your Low-Fat Homemade Thousand Island Salad Dressing and it's very yummy. It's perfect for my dad who is a diabetic. Thanks for your recipe because I was able to show off my cooking ability and impressed my dad. I will visit your site regularly for more recipes. Thanks!