Cucumber Herb Vinaigrette

Cucumber Herb Vinaigrette

Prep Time: 10 min	Serves: 20
Cook Time: 10 min	Level: Easy

Description:

As the base of this herb-spiked dressing, pureed cucumber provides a mellow grassy flavor and a luxurious texture. Pureeing vegetables into a salad dressing is a great way to give it body (and to sneak in more low-cal vegetables). Experiment with tomatoes, arugula and/or roasted garlic to create your own dressing magic.

Ingredients:

• 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation:

1. Puree cucumber, oil, vinegar, chives, parsley, yogurt, mustard, horseradish, sugar and salt in a blender until smooth