Low Fat Vinaigrette With Yogurt Or Tomato Or Avocado Variations Recipe

Name: Low Fat Vinaigrette With Yogurt Or Tomato Or Avocado Variations
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Lemon, Juice Of; Wine Vinegar; Garlic Clove; Dry Mustard; Dried Marjoram; Dried Tarragon; 2-3 teaspoons fresh herbs (parsley, chives, dill, etc.); Fresh Ground Pepper; Onion; 2 tablespoons safflower oil; Water; Plain Low Fat Yogurt; Tomatoes; 1/2 ripe avocado (for avocado variation); Paprika

Discover three incredibly versatile low-fat vinaigrette recipes! This recipe, adapted from Martha Rose Shulman's "Fast Vegetarian Feasts," uses a blender for a perfectly emulsified dressing. Choose your favorite variation: creamy yogurt for a protein boost, vibrant tomato for a fresh twist, or healthy avocado for a satisfying, WW-friendly option. Customize with your preferred herbs and spices for endless flavor combinations! Perfect for salads, but also great as a marinade or dipping sauce.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Calories 71.4 kcal

Protein 3g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

Low Fat Vinaigrette With Yogurt Or Tomato Or Avocado Variations

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Low Fat Vinaigrette With Yogurt Or Tomato Or Avocado Variations

Lemon, Juice Of
Wine Vinegar
Garlic Clove
Dry Mustard
Dried Marjoram
Dried Tarragon
2-3 teaspoons fresh herbs (parsley, chives, dill, etc.)
Fresh Ground Pepper
Onion
2 tablespoons safflower oil
Water
Plain Low Fat Yogurt
Tomatoes
1/2 ripe avocado (for avocado variation)
Paprika

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How to Make Low Fat Vinaigrette With Yogurt Or Tomato Or Avocado Variations

**Basic Low-Fat Vinaigrette:**
Combine safflower oil, tamari bouillon broth or water, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper in a blender.
Blend for 30 seconds, or until completely emulsified and smooth.
Shake well before each use.
**Yogurt Vinaigrette Variation:**
Follow steps 1-3, substituting 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt for the safflower oil.
**Tomato Vinaigrette Variation:**
Follow steps 1-3, substituting 1/2 cup chopped tomato or tomato juice for the tamari bouillon broth or water.
**Avocado Vinaigrette Variation:**
Follow steps 1-3, substituting 1/2 ripe avocado and 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt for both the tamari bouillon broth and the safflower oil.
Add 1/4 teaspoon paprika or ground cumin (or both), if desired.
Blend until smooth.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

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0 g

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