Nutty Greens with Ranch Dressing
Prep: 5 minutes
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients:
½ package (12-ounce size) soft silken tofu
1 envelope (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix*
½ cup soymilk
1 bag (12 ounces) salad greens with red cabbage and shredded carrots (8 cups)
2/3 cup roasted soy nuts
½ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar or blue cheese (2 ounces)
* Use the ranch dressing mix that calls for milk and mayonnaise (not buttermilk and mayonnaise).
Directions:
1. Place tofu, dressing mix and soymilk in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
2. Toss salad greens with tofu mixture in large serving bowl. Sprinkle with soy nuts and cheese.
Nutritional Information:
1 Serving: Calories 85 (Calories from Fat 25); Fat 3g; Saturated Fat 1g (8% of Calories from Saturated Fat); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 360mg; Trans Fat 0g; Carbohydrate 7g (Dietary Fiber 2g); Protein 8g.
% Daily Value: Vitamin A 36%; Vitamin C 14%; Calcium 10%; Iron 6%; Folic Acid 20%.
Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Lean Meat, Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2
Courtesy of 8th Continent® soymilk
Recipe from the Betty Crocker Healthy Heart Cookbook, now available in bookstores.
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