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South Beach Diet Daily Dish

Store-bought salad dressings that contain 3 grams of sugar or less per serving are best when following the South Beach Diet® lifestyle. We also advise choosing a dressing made with the right fats, like extra-virgin olive oil and canola oil, and without any hydrogenated oils (trans fats). That said, you can whip up a tasty, fresh salad dressing in just 10 minutes, so why not liven up your greens with a homemade dressing from time to time? Try this Asian-inspired recipe — good for all Phases of the South Beach Diet® — drizzled over a salad or served as a dip with cut veggies.

Ingredients

1/2 cup Low-fat, firm silken tofu (4 ounces)

3 tablespoons Rice vinegar

3 tablespoons White (shiro) miso (see Ingredient Note)

1/4 cup Water

2 tablespoons Chopped fresh ginger

2 teaspoons Canola oil

1 clove Garlic, crushed and peeled

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth. Thin with more water, if desired.

Recipe by Victoria Abbott Riccardi; reprinted with permission of EatingWell.

**Nutrient info is based on a 2 tablespoon serving

Cook's Notes

Miso: Made from fermented soybeans, miso is a common ingredient in Japanese cooking. There are different types of miso, in shades ranging from white and yellow to reddish brown and dark brown. Miso is available at health-food stores and Japanese markets.

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