How to Cook: Healthy Salad Dressing
Serves 8
Time 5 min
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.
Special Diets:
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)
Method
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.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 40 calories (30 from fat), 3g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 2g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 2g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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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)