Heart-Healthy Classic Cream Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this *Heart-Healthy Classic Cream Dressing*, a light yet luscious twist on traditional creamy dressings. Made with low-fat Greek yogurt and buttermilk, this recipe balances richness with a tangy freshness from lemon juice and Dijon mustard. A touch of honey adds a gentle sweetness, while fresh dill and parsley provide vibrant herbal notes. Unlike heavy cream-based dressings, this version is enriched with heart-friendly extra-virgin olive oil and contains no unnecessary additives. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a perfect choice for salads, veggie dips, or even as a topping for grilled vegetables. Bursting with flavor and wholesome ingredients, this dressing proves that eating healthy can be both delicious and effortless!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the plain low-fat Greek yogurt and low-fat buttermilk. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
Add in the extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice, and whisk until well blended.
Stir in Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and honey until the ingredients are fully incorporated into the dressing.
Fold in the fresh dill and parsley, ensuring an even distribution throughout the mixture.
Season the dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste if desired.
Transfer the dressing to a clean, airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled over your favorite salad greens or as a dip for fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
515 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.0 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1516 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.2 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 462 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 691 mg | 15% | |
*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.
