California Magic Dairy Dressing (Basic Recipe)

FOOTNOTES

• Note: Substitute plain low-fat yogurt if preferred.
• Variations of the basic dressing:
• Turkish Honey Mint
• 1 cup Magic Dairy Dressing, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon chopped mint In a small bowl, combine Magic Dressing, honey and mint; mix well. Store refrigerated in a covered container.
• In a small bowl, combine Magic Dressing, honey and mint; mix well. Store refrigerated in a covered container.
• French Twist
• 1 cup Magic Dairy Dressing, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon dried tarragon (or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon), 1 teaspoon capers, rinsed and chopped, 1/2 teaspoon salt
• In a small bowl, combine Magic Dressing, mustard, tarragon, capers and salt; mix well. Store refrigerated in a covered container.
• California Asian
• 1/2 cup Magic Dairy Dressing, 1/4 cup light miso, 1/4 cup honey, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon chopped ginger
• Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth, or chop the ginger fine and mix all ingredients together by hand. Store refrigerated in a covered container.
• Note: Miso is available at specialty stores and Asian markets
• Indian Curry
• 1 cup Magic Dairy Dressing, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1 tablespoon Major Grey’s chutney, 1 teaspoon lime juice
• Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth, or chop the chutney very fine and mix all ingredients together by hand. Store refrigerated in a covered container.
• Tangy Mediterranean
• 1 cup Magic Dairy Dressing, 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped green onions, 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped garlic, 2 ounces California Feta
• Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until the Feta cheese is the desired consistency; for a creamier-style dressing continue to process until smooth. To mix by hand, crumble the Feta cheese into a mixing bowl, add remaining ingredients and mix well. Store refrigerated in a covered container.