Goat Cheese & Tomato Dressing

From EatingWell: March/April 2009 — Subscribe Now!

Tomatoes and goat cheese pair deliciously in this dressing. If you don't have tarragon, try this with another fresh herb like basil or thyme.

About 1 cup

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

Preparation

Combine goat cheese, vinegar and maple syrup in a blender or food processor and blend until combined. Add oil and tomatoes and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in tarragon.

Tips & Notes

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

Nutrition

Per tablespoon: 44 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 3 g mono); 2 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 85 mg sodium; 24 mg potassium.

Exchanges: 1 fat