Onion Garlic Low Cal Salad Dressing 🥗
Overview:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 46.4 per serving
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Cuisine: Canadian
Category: Salad Dressings
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Cheese, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Quick & Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/4 | low fat cottage cheese |
| 1/4 | light sour cream |
| 2 | fresh parsley |
| 3 | garlic cloves |
| 2 | tablespoons wine vinegar |
| 1 1/2 | tablespoons soy sauce |
| 1/4 | sweet onion |
Instructions:
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Preparation: Start by gathering all your ingredients. Choose sweet onions like Vidalia if possible for the best flavor, but any sweet onion variety will work.
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Combine Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, add 1 1/4 cups of low-fat cottage cheese, 1/4 cup of light sour cream, 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, 3 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of wine vinegar, 1 1/2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1/4 of a sweet onion, roughly chopped.
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Blend: Blend all the ingredients together until smooth and well combined. You want a creamy consistency with no lumps of onion or garlic.
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Chill: Transfer the dressing to a container with a lid and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Chilling helps the flavors meld together and enhances the taste of the dressing.
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Serve: Once chilled, drizzle the dressing over your favorite salad greens or use it as a dip for fresh vegetables. This dressing pairs well with a variety of salads, from simple mixed greens to more elaborate vegetable medleys.
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Storage: This onion garlic low-cal salad dressing will keep well in the refrigerator for several days, making it convenient to have on hand for quick and healthy meals throughout the week.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 46.4
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 5.3mg
- Sodium: 212.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 2.8g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Protein: 5.4g
Tips:
- For a smoother consistency, you can strain the dressing through a fine mesh sieve after blending to remove any remaining bits of onion or garlic.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to suit your taste preferences. If you love garlic, feel free to add an extra clove or two.
- If you prefer a thinner dressing, you can thin it out with a little water or additional vinegar.
- This dressing is versatile and can be customized with additional herbs and spices to suit your taste. Try adding a pinch of dried oregano or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
Enjoy this flavorful and low-calorie salad dressing on your favorite salads for a healthy and delicious meal option!
