Ranch Dressing With Tofu!

19 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon minced roasted garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chopped green onion
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • Mayonnaise Nouvelle use 2 cups
  • 2 cups plain fat-free yogurt
  • 2 cups silken tofu (16 oz.)
  • 1 tablespoon minced roasted garlic
  • 2 tablespoons herb vinegar or 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (or black)

Directions

  1. 1
    To make the Ranch Dressing:
  2. 2
    In a food processor, combine the Mayonnaise Nouvelle, roasted garlic, fresh garlic, green onion, parsley, oregano, basil, and chives. Process until the garlic and herbs are pureed.
  3. 3
    With the processor on, slowly pour in the buttermilk and season with the salt and pepper. The dressing will be thick and creamy.
  4. 4
    This dressing will keep for 2 to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  5. 5
    Makes 2 1/2 cups.
  6. 6
    To make Mayonnaise Nouvelle:
  7. 7
    First, make the yogurt cheese by draining the yogurt as follows. Line a colander with cheesecloth and place in a bowl. Spoon the yogurt into the colander. Refrigerate and let drain for at least 1 hour. Discard the liquid in the bowl(or use for another recipe).
  8. 8
    In a food processor, combine the yogurt cheese, tofu, and garlic. Process until the mixture is pureed, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Process again to combine, about 3 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, to taste.
  9. 9
    This dressing will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  10. 10
    Yield: 4 cups.

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