Transform your salads into a culinary delight with Creamy Italian Dressing. This velvety dressing combines the robust flavors of red wine vinegar with the creamy richness of nonfat Greek yogurt. The zingy kick from Dijon or brown spice mustard, along with the aromatic blend of Italian seasoning and garlic, adds a burst of flavor. Seasoned to perfection with a touch of salt and pepper, this dressing achieves a harmonious balance. With just the right consistency, it effortlessly enhances your salads for a delightful, creamy Italian experience.
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 c red wine vinegar
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1/2 c nonfat Greek yogurt
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2 T dijon or brown spice mustard
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2 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 tsp garlic powder or fresh minced
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1/2 tsp each salt & pepper
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1/4 c water
STEPS
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Blend well in a blender. This one is great with chopped romaine, any bagged salad, a cauli rice bowl with any protein, or a wrap for lunch.
Note: Vinegar is great for overall health and has so many benefits. It Improves insulin function and lowers blood sugar levels after meals so these vinaigrette dressings and marinades are a great yummy way to enjoy it more often. So full of flavor. These recipes are all low in oil so a great addition to higher fat meats like salmon, red meats, and dark meat chicken/turkey. But honestly great with anything anytime because they aren’t a fat or starch source really, just a flavor party. They’re great on pasta salads, fresh salad greens, wraps, slaw, or any cauli or rice bowl with a protein. Making your food taste good is a fun and vital part of feeling satisfied and nourished.
🍑 Nourishment Breakdown
PROTEIN a little in yogurt
FAT none
FIBER none
STARCH none