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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.

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.

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