Some Salad Dressings....

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Ingredients:

• 1/2 C buttermilk
• 1/2 C low-fat mayonnaise
• 2 Tbs chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 2 Tbs chopped fresh chives
• 1 Tbs apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 Tsp salt
• 1/2 Tsp ground black pepper

Method:

Whisk together all ingredients in a medium bowl. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator up to 7 days

Makes 1 1/2 Cups

Fresh Lime Dressing

Ingredients:

• 1 C sugar
• 1/4 C water
• 1 Tsp Lime Zest
• Juice of 2 limes

Method:

Combine sugar and water in small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in lime zest and juice. Cool and refrigerate several hours before serving.

Makes 1 1/2 Cups

Mango Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

• 1 C cubed peeled mango
• 1/2 C mango nectar (from 12.5 oz. can)
• 4 Tbs white wine vinegar
• 2 Tbs freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 Tbs freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 Tbs honey
• 2/3 C olive oil

Method:

Place all ingredients except oil in the jar of a blender.

Cover and process until smooth. With blender running, slowly pour oil through hole in top until mixture is thickened. Chill until ready to serve with a salad.

Vinaigrette will keep for 5 to 7 days

Makes 2 cups

Jill's Tomatillo Dressing

Ingredients:

• 6 tomatillos
• 1/2 .87 oz pack buttermilk ranch dressing
• 1 1.1 oz packet hidden valley Fiesta Ranch Dip
• 1 Cup chopped, fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 Tbs chopped garlic
• 1/2 C lime juice
• 1 C buttermilk
• 1 C mayonnaise
• 1/2 C milk

Method:

Peel husks off tomatillos and discard. Wash tomatillos and place in blender along with all remaining ingredients. Blend until a fine sauce forms. Chill until ready to serve.

Dressing will keep for 5-7 days

Makes 2 Cups