Cucumber Herb Vinaigrette

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As the base of this herb-spiked dressing, pureed cucumber provides a mellow grassy flavor and a luxurious texture. Pureeing vegetables into a salad dressing is a great way to give it body (and to sneak in more low-cal vegetables). Experiment with tomatoes, arugula and/or roasted garlic to create your own dressing magic.

Ellen Ecker Ogden
Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2010

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Recipe Summary

total:
10 mins
Servings:
20
Nutrition Profile:
Heart Healthy
Low-Calorie
Low Carbohydrate
Diabetic Appropriate
Gluten-Free
Vegetarian
Low Sodium
Low Added Sugars
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

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

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Tips

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Per Serving:
28 calories; protein 0.1g; carbohydrates 0.5g; dietary fiber 0.1g; sugars 0.4g; fat 2.8g; saturated fat 0.4g; vitamin a iu 50.4IU; vitamin c 1mg; folate 2.2mcg; calcium 3.6mg; iron 0.1mg; magnesium 1.5mg; potassium 16.3mg; sodium 63.4mg.
Exchanges:

1/2 fat
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EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
I LOVE this dressing! I add 1 clove fresh garlic and some fresh dill. I usually add it to baby spinach with tomatoes yellow peppers and avocado. Sometimes I throw on a little goat cheese. Recently I added some grilled shrimp. This dressing always gets raves. Excellent! Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
Light and delicious and perfect for low carb meal plans. Fresh herbs make this special. Read More
Myna
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
We fell in love with this recipe last summer and we're still using it this summer. It's easy and very good. Read More
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EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
Thank you very much. This looks wonderfully delicious. However I don't really see the need for sugar. I imagine though if one wants a sweetener honey would be an excellent and healthier substitute for sugar...or even perhaps balsamic vinegar instead of sugar and red wine vinegar...that is if you want a little sweet. Personally I'd prefer no sweetener using it on a salad but maybe some sweetener if I use it like a marinade or sauce for salmon. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
Awesome. This dressing is a healthy indulgence. I used it on a mixed greens salad with a chunk of cold leftover salmon that had been baked in foil with butter and garlic. Read More
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