RANCH DRESSING WITH TOFU!

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From Sara's Secrets, this is a cool, fresh way to eat healthy! Actually, this is two recipes in one. One for the mayonnaise, one for dressing!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 2 1/2 cups dressing

Number Of Ingredients 18

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 salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups plain fat-free yogurt
2 cups silken tofu (16 oz.)
1 tablespoon minced roasted garlic
2 tablespoons herb vinegar or 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper (or black)

Steps:

  • To make the Ranch Dressing:.
  • 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.
  • Makes 2 1/2 cups.
  • To make Mayonnaise Nouvelle:.
  • First, make the 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(or use for another recipe).
  • 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.
  • Yield: 4 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.7, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 5.9, Sodium 1414.4, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 17.8, Protein 13.6

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