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Caesar Dressing

Most of us have a love-hate relationship with Caesar dressing love the flavor, hate the high fat content and the raw egg. This easy version eliminates all the negatives, deliciously. It will keep in the refrigerator up to 2 days, but each day the garlic will become a little more powerful. If you won't be using it immediately, use a half clove of garlic instead.

Courses: Salads
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

1/4 cup 36g / 1.3ozFat-free cottage cheese
1   Garlic clove - minced
2 tablespoons 30mlGrated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons 30mlLemon juice
2 tablespoons 30mlLite mayonnaise
1 teaspoon 5mlAnchovy paste - (optional)
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlDijon mustard

Recipe Instructions

In a food processor or blender, puree the cottage cheese and garlic until smooth. Add the Parmesan cheese, the lemon juice, mayonnaise, anchovy paste if using, and the mustard; pulse until smooth. Let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

This recipe yields 8 servings. Serving size: 1 tablespoon.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1/2 Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 27; Calories from Fat 16; Total Fat 2g; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 3mg; Sodium 96mg; Carbohydrate 1g; Dietary Fiber 0g; Sugars 1g; Protein 2g.

Source:
American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org

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