3 Tofu Salad Dressing Recipes

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Tofu Salad Dressing

 

1/4 lb. firm tofu

1/4 cup water or vegetable broth

1-1/2 TB balsamic vinegar

1-1/2 TB dill weed

2 medium cloves garlic

1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard

2 TB extra virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

 

Place the tofu, water or broth, vinegar, dill weed, garlic, mustard in a

blender.

Blend until pureed. While the motor is running, slowly add the oil in a small

 

stream until mixture is emulsified. Season to taste with the salt and pepper.

 

 

Makes about 1 cup dressing.

 

Tofu Tahini Dressing

 

1/4 cup Tahini (sesame seed paste)

4 oz. tofu (about 1/2 cup)

1/3 cup water

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 TB lemon juice

1/2 tsp. salt

1 TB chopped green onion

2 cloves garlic, crushed

4 dashes Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce

 

Tahini is a popular food from the Middle East made from sesame seeds. Place

all ingredients in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed,

or process, until mixture is smooth.

 

ABOUT 1-1/3 CUPS DRESSING

60 CALORIES PER TABLESPOON

 

Tofu Mayonnaise 1

You can also add finely chopped white onion or scallion to zip it up.

Serving Size: 1

 

4 ounces tofu

1/3 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

Salt and pepper -- to taste

 

Puree the tofu with 1/4 cup of water, oil, lemon juice and mustard until

smooth.

 

Add grated lemon rind and season with salt and pepper.

 

You can add 4-6 garlic cloves, mashed with 1/2 teaspoon salt, to the mixture

to

make garlic mayonnaise.

 

Note: Using silken tofu will make it easier to blend.