Fruit salad is even better when topped with a rich, creamy dressing, but where can you find a good fruit salad dressing that's high in nutrients and low in calories? It's easy - make your own from blended tofu.
Fresh fruit makes a natural and delicious addition to most any healthy eating plan,
and fruit salad is one of the best ways to incorporate a wide variety of fruit into your diet. One of the best ways to keep fruit salad interesting is to add a creamy, flavorful dressing. But how to make a dressing that isn't high in fat and calories? Just use tofu!
When blended thoroughly, tofu takes on a creamy consistency which makes an ideal base for dressings and sauces. Use the soft or silken variety of tofu, and process it until completely smooth in a blender or food processor. Here are a few tofu-based fruit salad dressings which are sure to tempt your palate and liven up your fruit salads.
Sweet and Sour Fruit Salad Dressing
Ingredients:
1/2 cup soft or silken tofu
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup honey, sugar, or artificial sweetener
1/4 cup oil
2 Tbsp. minced onion, fresh or dried
2 Tbsp. poppy seed
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
Combine all in a blender or food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Makes about 2 cups, at about 32 calories per tablespoon serving, or less if artificial sweetener is used.
Sweet Delight Fruit Salad Dressing
Ingredients:
1/2 lb. soft or silken tofu, mashed to loosen
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup honey, sugar, or artificial sweetener
2 Tbsp. oil
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
Combine all in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Makes about 1 3/4 cups, at about 24 calories per tablespoon serving, or less if artificial sweetener is used.
Mock Sour Cream Dressing
Ingredients:
1/2 lb. soft or silken tofu
2 Tbsp. oil
1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. artificial sweetener
1/2 tsp. salt
Combine all in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Makes about 1 cup, at about 25 calories per tablespoon serving.
Versatile Tofu Dressing
Ingredients:
1/2 lb. soft or silken tofu
2 Tbsp. oil
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. artificial sweetener
1/4 tsp. salt
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Makes about 1 1/2 cups, at about 20 calories per tablespoon serving.
