Cucumber Herb Vinaigrette

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From EatingWell:  March/April 2009

Pureeing vegetables into a salad dressing is a great way to give it body. Cucumber is the base of this herb-spiked dressing; it provides a mellow grassy flavor and a luxurious texture.

About 1 1/4 cups | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. Puree cucumber, oil, vinegar, chives, parsley, yogurt, mustard, horseradish, sugar and salt in a blender until smooth.

Nutrition

Per tablespoon : 28 Calories; 3 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 2 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 1 g Carbohydrates; 0 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 63 mg Sodium; 14 mg Potassium

Exchanges: 1/2 fat

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.