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Creamy Cilantro-Avocado Dressing

:  March/April 2011

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Use this tangy, creamy cilantro-avocado dressing on a salad of romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes and black beans, with crumbled tortilla chips or toasted pine nuts on top.


Creamy Cilantro-Avocado Dressing Recipe

Makes: About 1 cup

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Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low saturated fat | Low cholesterol | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Diabetes appropriate | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 ripe avocado
  • 3/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, quartered
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Preparation

  1. Place avocado, cilantro, yogurt, scallions, garlic, lime juice, sugar and salt in a blender; blend until smooth.

Tips & Notes

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

Nutrition

Per tablespoon: 16 calories; 1 g fat ( 0 g sat , 1 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 2 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 80 mg sodium; 61 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 0

Exchanges: 1/2 fat


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Low cholesterol
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Diabetes appropriate
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8 or more
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March/April 2011
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