Low Fat Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

By Hester

Salads are a super weight loss food … until you put the dressing on top. Most salad dressings are loaded with fat and calories.

But this rich and creamy salad dressing is a much healthier option. Not only is it lower in refined fats, but it contains no cholesterol, and it’s higher in fiber than any salad dressing you’ll find on the supermarket shelf.

With this zippy dressing, there is no need to skimp … Pour it on!

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup water
• 2/3 cup raw cashews or raw, blanched almonds
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or granulated garlic or 1 clove garlic
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons onion powder or granulated onion
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried minced or chopped onion – optional
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place water, cashews, lemon juice, and garlic into blender and blend on high speed until very smooth and creamy.

2. Add oil and seasonings and blend well.

Chill.

Stir before using.