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Insalata Mista with Buttermilk-Chive Dressing

:  March/April 1997, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004)

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A simple “mixed salad” is irresistible with our healthful version of everybody's favorite buttermilk dressing.


Insalata Mista with Buttermilk-Chive Dressing Recipe

Makes: 4 servings, about 2 cups each

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Nutrition Profile

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

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Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1 clove garlic, unpeeled
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk, or nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon vinegar, or white-wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon honey, or sugar
  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives, or scallion greens
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

Salad

  • 1 large or 2 small heads butterhead lettuce, (Bibb or Boston), torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated

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Preparation

  1. To prepare dressing: Skewer garlic clove with a fork. Place mayonnaise in a small bowl. Using the skewered garlic to stir, gradually blend in buttermilk (or yogurt), oil, vinegar and honey (or sugar). Gently stir in chives (or scallions). Season with salt and pepper. Leave the garlic in the dressing until ready to toss salad, then discard.
  2. To prepare salad: Just before serving, combine lettuce, mushrooms and carrots in a large salad bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat well. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Per serving: 79 calories; 5 g fat ( 1 g sat , 3 g mono ); 2 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 2 g fiber; 137 mg sodium; 364 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (120% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat


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Recipe Categories

Ethnic/Regional
Mediterranean
Italian
Servings
4
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
Gluten free
Preparation/ Technique
No-cook
Meal/Course
Appetizers
Lunch
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Style/Theme
Everyday favorites
Make ahead instructions
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegetarian
Type of Dish
Appetizer
Salad, side/appetizer
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
15 minutes or less
Publication
The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004)
March/April 1997
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