salad dressing

Greek Dressing

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup (2-ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon Equal® Spoonful*
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Combine all ingredients, stirring with a wire whisk, until blended. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to allow flavors
   

   to blend. Use as a dressing for mixed salad greens, vegetable or pasta salads.

Makes 8 servings.

* May substitute 1 1/2 packets sweetener.

Nutrition Information Per Serving:
calories 137, protein 1 g, carbohydrate 2 g, fat 15 g, cholesterol 4 mg, sodium 54 mg.

Food Exchanges: 3 fat.

Oriental Sesame Dressing

1/2 cup vegetable oil
6 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 tablespoons Equal® Spoonful*
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger root

1. Combine all ingredients, stirring with a wire whisk until blended. Cover and refrigerate, 1 to 2 hours to allow flavors to blend. Use as a dressing for mixed salad greens, grilled vegetables or pasta.

Makes 8 servings.

* May substitute 4 1/2 packets Equal sweetener

Nutrition Information Per Serving: calories 133, protein 0 g, carbohydrate 0 g, fat 15 g, cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 134 mg.

Food Exchanges: 3 fat.

Ranch Dressing

1 cup light or fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 tablespoons Equal® Spoonful*
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1/4 teaaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk

1. Combine all ingredients, except buttermilk. Stir with a wire whisk until well blended. Whisk in buttermilk until combined. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
2. Use as a dressing for mixed green salads or as a dip for fresh vegetables.

Makes 16 servings.

* May substitute 3 packets Equal sweetener

Nutrition Information Per Serving: calories 57, protein 1 g, carbohydrate 2 g, fat 5 g, cholesterol 6 mg, sodium 193 mg.

Food Exchanges: 1 fat.