CREAMY 'RANCH' DRESSING
Lisa Feldman, the director of culinary services at the schools division of the food services company Sodexo, understands that where there is ranch dressing, there are kids who will eat vegetables. Lisa is working to devise menus for schools that meet or exceed the Department of Agriculture's Healthier US Schools Challenge requirements. With a deep understanding of the ingredients that school lunch programs have to work with, she developed a white bean and yogurt salad dressing base. The mixture will make a dressing that has much more nutritional value, considerably less sodium, and none of the additives in the long ingredient list on a bottle of commercial ranch dressing. Lisa credits the chef and cookbook author Joyce Goldstein for the idea. This is an adaptation of the ranch that Lisa developed for schools. It can be used as a dip, but also as a salad dressing for crisp salads. Adding the ice cube to the food processor helps to break down the fiber in the bean skins so that the dressing is less grainy.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories salads and dressings, appetizer
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup, about 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Process garlic in a food processor fitted with a steel blade until the minced garlic is adhering to sides. Stop processor and scrape down. Add beans, yogurt and ice cube and process until smooth. With the machine running, add lemon juice, salt, and olive oil and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Scrape into a bowl and stir in chives, tarragon and dill. Serve as a dip or use with crisp salads (it's a bit too thick for delicate lettuces like spring mixes).
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 65, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 143 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
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Niklaas Byl
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of ranch dressing, but this recipe is pretty good. It's not too heavy or greasy, and it has a nice flavor.
Aaron Carrasco
[email protected]I used this dressing on a salad, and it was delicious. The dressing is creamy and tangy, with just the right amount of sweetness.
Minu Bajracharya
[email protected]This was my first time making ranch dressing from scratch, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's so easy to make, and it tastes just as good as the store-bought stuff.
Meou Magar
[email protected]This dressing is a keeper!
Siyem Alam
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again.
Sapco 123
[email protected]This dressing is amazing!
Oge Kate
[email protected]I love this dressing! It's so easy to make, and it's so versatile. I've used it as a dip for vegetables, as a dressing for salads, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always delicious.
Taniya Jacobs
[email protected]This dressing is delicious! I used it on a salad, and it was the perfect complement to the fresh vegetables. The dressing is creamy and tangy, with just the right amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sawa Sawa
[email protected]I made this dressing last night for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Bunnyboo1117
[email protected]This dressing is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for dipping vegetables or dressing salads. I love that it's made with fresh herbs, which gives it a really nice flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
L
[email protected]I've made this dressing several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's so versatile. I've used it as a dip for vegetables, as a dressing for salads, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always delicious.
tia byeboy
[email protected]This was my first time making ranch dressing from scratch, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dressing was delicious. I especially liked the addition of fresh herbs, which gave it a really nice flavor. I'll definitely be
Kasule Joseph
[email protected]This ranch dressing is a total hit! It's creamy, tangy, and herbaceous, with the perfect amount of garlic and onion. I used it as a dip for vegetables and as a dressing for a salad, and it was delicious both ways. I'll definitely be making this again