Greek Dressing

Prep Time: 5 minutes     Yields: 4 people

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Ingredients

1 lemon - juiced

1 teaspoon mustard

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons dried basil (4 teaspoons fresh)

1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano (3 teaspoons fresh)

1 teaspoon agave

Directions

1. Whisk mustard and lemon juice

2. While whisking, add about 10 drops of olive oil, then slowly add remainder 3. Whisk in herbs and agave

Notes: Using your own salad dressings allows you to control the salt, fat and sugar content. This super simple low-fat recipe tastes great over Greek salad as well as pasta salad.

Creamy Herb Dressing

Prep Time: 15 minutes     Yields: 1 person

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Ingredients

1/2 cup silken tofu

2 garlic cloves, sliced

1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley

2 tablespoons fresh oregano

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Purée tofu in a food processor.

2. Add garlic, parsley and oregano and pulse 4-5 times.

3. Add buttermilk, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

4. Purée until all ingredients are combined.

5. Cover and refrigerate.

Avocado Mango Relish

Prep Time: 15 minutes  Yields: 8 people

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Ingredients

2 ripe avocados, chopped

1 ripe mango, chopped

1 jalapeno, diced

1/4 cup red onion, diced

1/4 cup lime juice

2 tbsp cilantro, stems removed

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except for avocados, tossing lightly.

2. Just before serving, add avocados and toss lightly.

Notes: Try this on grilled shrimp, chicken or fish. Prepare avocados ahead of time: chop and toss lightly in lemon juice.