Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce, as sold in the United States, is gluten-free.
"A well-made salad must have a certain uniformity; it should make perfect sense for those ingredients to share a bowl."
-Yotam Ottolenghi, Chef
The refrigerator light goes on...
This technique of using white beans in salad dressings is one introduced to me by a colleague. It works really well, giving a smooth and creamy feel to the dressing and adding a lot of fiber.
This dressing offers a creaminess but with the addition of lime juice and cayenne a bit of additional zing that is great for Southwestern- and Hispanic-flavored recipes.
South of the Border Caesar Dressing
Servings: 12 | Serving size: about 1/4 cup
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4.
Keep this dressing in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator and it will last a week or so. Note that assembly time does not include chilling time.
| 6 cloves | garlic (minced) |
| 3 Tbsp | Worcestershire sauce |
| 3 ounces | Parmigiano-Reggiano (grated) |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
| 1 15 ounce can | no salt added white beans (drained and rinsed) |
| 1/2 tsp | lime zest |
| 1 | lime (juiced) |
| 1 cup | nonfat yogurt |
| 1/4 tsp | cayenne pepper |
Place the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, parmesan, salt, pepper, white beans, lime zest, lime juice, yogurt, and cayenne pepper in a blender or mini chopper and puree until smooth.
Chill well before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 1/4 cup
Servings: 12
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 83 | Calories from Fat 20 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 2g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium 220mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrates 9g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 6% |
| Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 6g |
| Vitamin A 1% | Vitamin C 7% |
| Calcium 17% | Iron 7% |
| Vitamin K 1 mcg | Potassium 239 mg |
| Magnesium 22 mg | |