RANCH DRESSING (FOR TOSSED SALAD)

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 31m

Yield 2 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups Mayonnaise Nouvelle, recipe follows
1 tablespoon minced roasted garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon chopped green onion
1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups plain, fat-free yogurt
2 cups (16-ounces) silken tofu
1 tablespoon minced roasted garlic
2 tablespoons fine herb vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the Mayonnaise Nouvelle, roasted garlic, fresh garlic, green onion, parsley, oregano, basil, and chives. Process until the garlic and herbs are pureed.
  • With the processor on, slowly pour in the buttermilk and season with the salt and pepper. The dressing will be thick and creamy.
  • This dressing will keep for 2 to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • First, make yogurt cheese by draining the yogurt as follows. Line a colander with cheesecloth and place in a bowl. Spoon the yogurt into the colander. Refrigerate and let drain for at least 1 hour. Discard the liquid in the bowl.
  • In a food processor, combine the yogurt cheese, tofu, and garlic. Process until the mixture is pureed, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Process again to combine, about 3 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, to taste.
  • This dressing will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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