Ranch Dressing With Tofu!

Submitted by Sharon123

"From Sara's Secrets, this is a cool, fresh way to eat healthy! Actually, this is two recipes in one. One for the mayonnaise, one for dressing!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Yields: 2 1/2 cups dressing

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon minced roasted garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 1 teaspoon chopped green onion
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
• 1⁄2 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

• Mayonnaise Nouvelle use 2 cups

• 2 cups plain fat-free yogurt
• 2 cups silken tofu (16 oz.)
• 1 tablespoon minced roasted garlic
• 2 tablespoons herb vinegar or 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper (or black)

directions

1. To make the Ranch Dressing:

2. In a food processor, combine the Mayonnaise Nouvelle, roasted garlic, fresh garlic, green onion, parsley, oregano, basil, and chives. Process until the garlic and herbs are pureed.
3. With the processor on, slowly pour in the buttermilk and season with the salt and pepper. The dressing will be thick and creamy.
4. This dressing will keep for 2 to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
5. Makes 2 1/2 cups.

6. To make Mayonnaise Nouvelle:

7. First, make the yogurt cheese by draining the yogurt as follows. Line a colander with cheesecloth and place in a bowl. Spoon the yogurt into the colander. Refrigerate and let drain for at least 1 hour. Discard the liquid in the bowl(or use for another recipe).
8. In a food processor, combine the yogurt cheese, tofu, and garlic. Process until the mixture is pureed, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Process again to combine, about 3 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, to taste.
9. This dressing will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
10. Yield: 4 cups.

Reviews

[Rita1652]

This seems like a lot of work but don`t be fooled! Healthy and flavorful. I did use my Caramelized Garlic recipe #118874 which gave it a slight sweetness. Loved all the herbs in it. It does make a lot so you may want to cut the recipe in half if you are like me and like different dressing`s day to day! Thanks and I wish You all Good health!