Creamy Italian Fat Free Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with this Creamy Italian Fat Free Salad Dressing, a guilt-free take on a classic favorite! Made with velvety fat-free Greek yogurt, zesty white vinegar, and a splash of fresh lemon juice, this dressing boasts a flavor-packed blend of dried oregano, basil, and a hint of garlic and onion powder. Sweetened naturally with a touch of honey or maple syrup, it's perfectly balanced—creamy yet tangy, savory yet slightly sweet. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing is not only simple to whip up but can also be customized to your ideal consistency. Perfect as a light, healthy drizzle for fresh greens or as a flavorful dip for veggies, this fat-free delight proves that dressing doesn’t need fats to be fabulous!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the fat-free plain Greek yogurt.
Whisk in the white vinegar and fresh lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and dried basil. Stir thoroughly to incorporate the seasonings.
Mix in the honey or maple syrup to balance the tanginess, adjusting the sweetness to taste if necessary.
Season with salt and ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting as needed.
Gradually stir in the water to thin the dressing to your desired consistency. Add more water a teaspoon at a time if a thinner dressing is preferred.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Shake or stir well before serving. Enjoy this creamy Italian fat-free dressing over your favorite salads or as a dip!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
192 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1270 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 319 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 443 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
