Dips, Dressings and Sauces

Low Calorie Salad Dressing Mix

Make a low calorie salad dressing mix with Parmesan, herbs and dried vegetables, then shake it with tomato and lemon juice for a quick, light dressing.

Low Calorie Salad Dressing Mix

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A dry blend of Parmesan, onion, parsley and herbs that keeps in the cupboard. Shake a spoonful or two with tomato juice and lemon juice for a light dressing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseSalad
CuisineAmerican

Ingredients
  

Dry mix
  • Powdered Parmesan: 1/3 cup
  • Garlic powder: 1 tablespoon
  • Instant minced onion: 3 tablespoons
  • Dried parsley flakes: 3 tablespoons
  • Instant horseradish: 2 teaspoons
  • Dried green pepper flakes: 3 tablespoons
  • Dried thyme leaves: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
  • White pepper: 1/8 teaspoon
Per prepared batch
  • Dry mix: 1 1/2 tablespoons
  • Tomato juice: 3/4 cup
  • Fresh lemon juice: 2 tablespoons

Equipment

  • zip-top bags
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Measure all the dry ingredients into a zip-top bag or airtight jar.
  2. Close and shake until evenly blended.
  3. Keep the mix in a cool, dry place until needed.
  4. For one batch, put the dry mix, tomato juice, and lemon juice in a jar or dressing carafe.
  5. Shake well before serving.

Notes

Dry mix: up to about 6 months in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard. Prepared dressing: refrigerate and use within 3 to 4 days. Contains Parmesan in a shelf-stored mix.