Ginger-Miso Tofu Dressing - 2g Carbs, 0g Fiber
From The South Beach Diet & Eating Well
Make-Your-Own Salad Dressing
Store-bought salad dressings that contain 3g of sugar or less per
serving are best when following the South Beach Diet lifestyle.
We also advise choosing a dressing made with the right fats, like
extra-virgin olive oil and canola oil, and without any hydrogenated
oils (trans fats). That said, you can whip up a tasty, fresh salad
dressing in just 10 minutes, so why not liven up your greens with
a homemade dressing from time to time? Try this Asian-inspired
recipe — good for all Phases of the South Beach Diet — drizzled
over a salad or served as a dip with cut veggies.
Ginger-Miso Tofu Dressing
Makes 1 1/2 cups
Prep time: 10 minutes
1/2 cup low-fat, firm silken tofu (4 ounces)
3 Tbsp rice vinegar
3 Tbsp white (shiro) miso (see Ingredient Note)
1/4 cup water
2 Tbsp chopped fresh ginger
2 tsp canola oil
1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled
Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth. Thin with
more water, if desired.
Ingredient Note
Miso: Made from fermented soybeans, miso is a common ingredient in
Japanese cooking. There are different types of miso, in shades ranging
from white and yellow to reddish brown and dark brown. Miso is
available at health-food stores and Japanese markets.
Per 2 tablespoon serving:
20 Calories, 1g Protein, 2g Carbs, 0g Fiber, 1g Total Fat,
0g Saturated Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 126mg Sodium
Recipe by Victoria Abbott Riccardi; reprinted with
permission of EatingWell