How to Make a Creamy Dijon Dressing

This basic creamy dijon dressing is great on salads or baby spinach leaves. It's simple to make and will last in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/3 cup plain low fat yogurt
• 2 tbsp. fat free mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 & 1/2 tsp cider vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar (or equivalent in splenda)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce
• bell pepper sliced into strips
• red onion sliced into strips
• medium size bowl
• wisk
• airtight container (such as tupperware, rubbermaid or glad)

1. In medium size bowl wisk together the following ingredients: 1/3 c plain low fat yogurt; 2 tbsp fat free mayo; 2 tbsp dijon mustard; 1&1/2 tsp cider vinegar; 1 tsp sugar (or equivalent in splenda); 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce

2. Refrigerate dressing in an airtight container until ready to use (can be stored for up to 2 days beforehand)

3. Make sure you thoroughly wash the lettuce leaves and baby spinach leaves to remove any dirt. Also pat dry with paper towels to remove any moisture from the lettuce and spinach.

4. When ready to serve top lettuce leaves or baby spinach leaves (or combination of both) with sliced bell pepper and red onion. Top with dressing and toss lightly.

Tips & Warnings

• this creamy dijon dressing is a good dipping sauce for chicken nuggets or slices of grilled chicken breasts
• excellent for dipping french fries too!
• excellent as a dip for your raw veggie platter
• you can make your salad as exciting as you want by adding plenty of raw vegetables, low fat croutons and bacon bits.

[painthorse42]

on 1/24/2009 YUM! Thanks! 5*

[maryellen1001]

on 1/16/2009 Great recipe! I love honey dijon on everything from salad to sandwiches!! This is one i'll definately try.

[bossypants]

on 1/16/2009 Wow, this creamy Dijon dressing and dip sounds delicious! And, it won't break the calorie bank, either! Thanks!