The Wellness Kitchen at the Salem Health Community Health Education Center cooks up some yummy low-fat Cilantro Tomatillo and Blue Cheese dressings.
CILANTRO TOMATILLO DRESSING (adapted from Gina’s Weight Watcher Recipes)
Start to Finish: 15 minutes, Serves 7
Ingredients:
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
1 small jalapeno, seeds removed, leave them in if you want it spicy
1/4 cup of fresh cilantro
1 tomatillo, husks removed, chopped
1 clove garlic
1 scallion
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
In a blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until creamy.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 47 kcals
Fat 3 g
Sat Fat 0.5 g
Chol 3 mg
Carbs 4.5 g
Fiber 0 g
Protein 1 g
Sodium 164 mg
LOW-FAT CREAMY BLUE CHEESE DRESSING (adapted from Gina’s Weight Watcher Recipes)
Start to Finish: 10 minutes, Servings: 8
Ingredients:
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
6 ounces fat-free Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
In a small bowl, mash blue cheese and yogurt together with a fork. Stir in mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, and garlic powder until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 51
Fat 3 g
Sat Fat 2 g
Chol 8 mg
Carbs 2 g
Fiber 0 g
Protein 4 g
Sodium 216 mg
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