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| Low-Cal Dressings ~ Russian Dressing 1/3 cup water 2 eggs beaten ½ tsp salt ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp dry mustard pinch of pepper 2 tbsp cider vinegar 3 tbsp chili sauce 1. Combine all ingredients except the chili sauce in a medium-sized saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, over very low heat until dressing thickens. Remove from heat; stir in chili sauce. 2. Chill in covered container before using. 1 cup at 19 calories per tablespoon. French Dressing 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 cup water 4 tbsp wine vinegar 2 tbsp olive or vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, minced 3/4 tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 3/4 tsp paprika Mix all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Brink to boiling, stirring constantly, over low heat. Cook 5 minutes longer. Cover; chill. 1 cup at 18 calories per tablespoon Thousand Islands 1 egg 2 tbsp cider vinegar 4 tbsp skim milk ¼ tsp paprika ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp dry mustard ½ tsp chili powder 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 tbsp stuffed olives, chopped 2 tbsp dill pickle, chopped 1. Combine all ingredients except olives and pickle in a blender. Blend until well mixed. 2. Transfer dressing to a small saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until dressing thickens. Stir in olives and pickle. Chill. 3/4 cup at 12 calories per tablespoon Yogurt Dressing 1 cup plain yogurt 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt ½ tsp prepared mustard Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; stir until thoroughly mixed. Chill before using. 1¼ cups at 7 calories per tablespoon Creamy Italian 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix ½ cup skim milk 1. Combine cheese, salad mix and milk in a blender. Blend on low speed, scraping sides frequently with a rubber scrapper, until thoroughly mixed. 2. Transfer to covered container; chill before using. 1 1/3 cups at 22 calories per tablespoon Bleu Cheese Dressing 1 cup small curd dry cottage cheese (from an 8-oz carton) 1 envelope Blue Cheese salad dressing mix ½ cup skim milk 1. Combine cheese, salad mix and milk in a blender. Blend on low speed, scraping sides frequently with a rubber scrapper, until thoroughly mixed. 2. Transfer to covered container; chill before using. 1 1/3 cups at 20 calories per tablespoon Lemon French Dressing 1 tsp unflavored gelatin 1 tbsp cold water ¼ cup boiling water 2 tbsp sugar ½ tsp salt 1 tsp grated lemon peel ½ cup lemon juice 1 tsp dry mustard ¼ tsp garlic salt pinch of pepper ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce 1. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl to soften. Add boiling water; stir until gelatin is thoroughly dissolved. 2. Add sugar and salt; stir until dissolved. 3. Combine gelatin mixture with remaining ingredients in container. Shake well; serve at room temperature. 1 cup at 9 calories per tablespoon California Citrus Dressing ½ cup orange juice ¼ cup lemon juice 1 tsp seasoned salt ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper Combine juices, salt, paprika, garlic powder and pepper in a 1 cup jar screw top. Shake until thoroughly mixed. 3/4 cup cup at 6 calories |