Advertisement

Cucumber Herb Vinaigrette

March/April 2009

Your rating: None Average: 4.6 (19 votes)

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.



READER'S COMMENT:
"We fell in love with this recipe last summer and we're still using it this summer. It's easy and very good. "
Cucumber Herb Vinaigrette Recipe

Makes: About 1 1/4 cups

Active Time:

Total Time:

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.

Tips & Notes

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

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


More From EatingWell

Recipe Categories

Advertisement

EatingWell Magazine

Advertisement
more smart savings
Advertisement
World Wide Web Health Award Winner
Web Award Winner
World Wide Web Health Award Winner
Interactive Media Award Winner