Diabetic Recipes – Salad Dressings

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Basic Salad Dressing

Ingredients:

2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/8 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp acceptable vegetable oil
1/8 tsp sugar
4 tbsp water
1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper   

Directions:

In  jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients.  Shake well and refrigerate. 

Makes 8 (1 Tablespoon) Servings.

Nutrients Per Serving:
31 Calories
3 grams Fat
5 mg Potassium
 
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Creamy Italian Dressing

Ingredients:

1 tbsp virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp leaf oregano
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/8 tsp salt
4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
pepper to taste

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate.  Shake well before using.

Makes 6 (1/3 cup) Servings.

Dietary Exchanges: 1 Fat

Nutrients Per Serving:
46 Calories
5 grams Fat
0 mg Cholesterol
1 gram Carbohydrates
0 grams Protein

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Creamy Ranch Salad Dressing

Ingredients:

1 c low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2/3 c low-fat plain yogurt
1/2 tsp dried basil
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dijon mustard

Directions:

In food processor or blender, process cottage cheese and yogurt until smooth. Pour into bowl and stir in onions and seasonings.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 min so flavors develop.  Store for up to one week.  Stir before serving.

Makes 9 (3 Tablespoon) Servings.

Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 Milk Choice (2%)

Nutrients Per Serving:
37 Calories
1 gram Fat
3 gram Carbohydrates
5 gram Protein

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French Dressing

Ingredients:

1/2 tsp powdered mustard
1/3 c  Wine vinegar
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
2 tsp Water
1 tsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp finely chopped onion
7 tbsp salad oil

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake well or puree in a blender for smooth dressing.

Makes 12 (1 Tablespoon) Servings.

Dietary Exchanges: 1 Fat

Nutrients Per Serving:
50 Calories
6 grams Fat
0 grams Carbohyrate
0 grams Protein
0 mg Sodium
1 mg Potassium
0 grams Cholesterol
 
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Yogurt-Dill Dressing

Ingredients:

8 oz plain low-fat yogurt (1 cup)
1/2 tsp crushed dill weed
2 tsp finely chopped onion
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp garlic powder

Directions:

Mix all ingredients thoroughly and chill until served.  Serve over tossed green salad.

Makes 8 (2 Tablespoon) Servings.

Dietary Exchanges: Free Food Exchange

Nutrients Per Serving:
18 Calories
.4 grams Fat
1.5 grams Protein
2.1 grams Carbohydrates
20 mg Sodium
68.2 mg Potassium
0 grams Fiber
2 mg Cholesterol