Contributed By: dhanyaka
Dr. Weil's Optimum Health Plan
Crudites are nothing more than raw vegetables. A nice variety is fun; we've picked one old standby - carrot sticks - and one slightly different choice - red bell pepper strips.
This delicious dressing is a soy-based delight that can stand head to head with everyone's favorite - ranch dressing. Silken tofu is usually sold in shelf-stable cardboard containers. It has a different texture than regular tofu and is good for dressings and desserts. This dressing is good on a tossed green salad (remember to pick dark green salad greens), but equally at home on a baked potato or as a dip for raw vegetables. Add a bit of fragrant bleu cheese if you like.
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: Single
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Kids can help make it
Kids can help make it
Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch
Lunch
Appetizers
Snack
Salads & Dressings
Ingredients
1 Medium carrot, cut into strips
1/2 Small red bell pepper, cut into strips
2 tbsp Creamy Salad Dressing (recipe follows)
Dressing
6 ounces Silken tofu (or soft tofu, drained)
2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp Canola oil
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
1 tbsp Chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 clove Garlic, chopped
1 1/2 tbsp Cider vinegar
Preparation
1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender container. Blend until well mixed.
2. Serve the vegetables with the Creamy Dressing as a dip.
Makes 8 servings.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 69
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Total Fat: 3g
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Saturated Fat: 0g
;
Carbohydrates: 10g
;
Protein: 3g
;
Sodium: 22mg
;
Fiber: 3g