Creamy Herb Dressing with Tofu

Creamy Herb Dressing with Tofu
I've replaced the buttermilk in the original recipe on page 367 with tofu, water, and lemon juice and doubled the seasonings to make a non-dairy dressing. To make this recipe vegan, replace the mayonnaise with vegan mayonnaise.

Since I make this recipe nearly every week, I use the Make-a-Mix strategy to save time. I line up 6 small bowls on the counter and measure the dry ingredients for multiple mixes at one time. I store each seasoning mix in a small zip-closing bag and place in an airtight plastic container with the directions.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes Refrigeration Time: 1 hour Makes: 2 cups

  • 1 (12.3 oz) box silken tofu
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 2 teaspoons dried chopped onion or dried chives
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt or vegetable seasoning salt such as "Veg-Sal"
Using a blender or food processor, process the tofu, water, lemon juice, and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in seasonings. Refrigerate at least one hour. If desired, thin with 1-2 tablespoons water. Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Heather Reseck, R.D.
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