Creamy Lime Dressing

Serve as a dip for raw vegetables or baked chips, as a salad dressing, or as a sandwich spread.

Yield: Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  (16-ounce) package firm tofu, drained
• 1/2  cup  chopped fresh parsley*
• 1/2  cup  fresh lime juice
• 1/2  cup  olive oil
• 1/4  cup  tahini
• 2  tablespoons  lite soy sauce
• 1  teaspoon  garlic powder
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt

Preparation

Process all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Chill until ready to serve.

*1/2 cup chopped fresh basil may be substituted.

Note: Tofu is made from soybeans, making it an excellent source of protein and cancer-fighting antioxidants. Look for brands fortified with calcium.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

70 (79% from fat)

Fat:

6.2g (sat 0.9g,mono 3.5g,poly 1.6g)

Protein:

3g

Carbohydrate:

1.7g

Fiber:

0.5g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

1.8mg

Sodium:

85mg

Calcium:

112mg