Fresh Basil Salad Dressing

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Here's the third place winner

 

Karin Baumgardner

Issaquah, WA

 

* Exported from MasterCook II *

 

Fresh Basil Salad Dressing - Veg Times

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Times - October 2000

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : **To Eat-Lf Low-Fat / Low-Cal

Salads Tofu

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/4 cup onion -- coarsely chopped

1 medium garlic clove -- minced

1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves

1/4 cup silken tofu

1/4 cup safflower oil -- or other mild oil

1/4 cup rice vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

2 teaspoons white miso

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon salt

 

1. In a blender or food processor, combine onion and garlic and pulse on and

off until finely chopped.

 

2. Add remaining ingredients along with 1/4 cup water; blend until smooth. If

it's thick, add more water until mixture reaches desired consistency.

 

Makes 1 1/2 cups.

 

Per 1/4 cup serving:

102 calories; 1 g. protein; 9 g. total fat (1 g. sat fat); 5 g.

carbohydrates; 0 cholesterol; 169 mg. sodium; 1 g. fiber

 

NOTE: " This delicious dressing from Alyssa Moreau of Honolulu, Hawaii gets

its vivid jade-green color from lots of fragrant basil. Try it on salad,

drizzled over hot steamed new potatoes ot other vegetables or as a dip for

crudites. "

 

typos by Karin Baumgardner 9/30/2000

 

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NOTES : This is the 3rd place winner in Vegetarian Times' Best Soy Recipe

contest.