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FAT FREE ITALIAN DRESSING

2 T. apple cider vinegar
1 T. chopped onion
1/4 C. water
2 T. frozen apple juice concentrate
1 clove garlic, cut in half
1 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. crushed dried basil
1/2 tsp. crushed dried oregano
1 pn white pepper
2 canned artichoke hearts (packed in water), rinsed and drained (about 1/2 cup)

Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor and puree
until smooth. Chill at least 15 minutes before serving.

Yields: 1 cup


Easy Basil Vinaigrette

3 Tbsps. olive oil
1/2 cup tarragon white wine vinegar
1-1/2 tsps. dried basil leaves, 3-1/2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh basil
3 Tbsps. nonfat plain yogurt
1-1/2 Tbsps. lemon juice
3/4 tsp. sugar
1-1/2 Tbsps. water
2 cloves garlic

Mix all ingredients. Refrigerate unused portion.


CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 c. corn oil
1 c. white vinegar

In blender on high speed mix all ingredients except oil. After all ingredients are mixed, slowly add oil while blender is still on high. Chill.


Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

2 C. mayonnaise
1 C. sour cream
1 C. buttermilk
1/3 C. red wine vinegar
1/8 t. garlic powder
2 T. onions, very finely minced
2 T. sugar
1 T. salt
1 t. dried dillweed
Dash of hot pepper sauce
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
1 t. dried oregano
1 t. dried sweet basil

Combine mayonnaise, sour cream and buttermilk in large bowl and mix with wire whip. Add remaining ingredients and refrigerate a few hours before serving.

Serve over your favorite green salad, or use as a dip for vegetables.
Makes about 4 1/2 cups, about 12 servings.

Variation: To use as a dip for chips, add additional dillweed.


Good Season's Italian Dressing

1 Tbsp Garlic salt
1 Tbsp Onion powder
1 Tbsp Sugar
2 Tbsp Oregano
1 tsp Pepper
1/4 tsp Thyme
1 tsp Basil
1 Tbsp Parsley
1/4 tsp Celery salt
2 Tbsp Salt

For Dressing Mix:
1/4 cup Cider Vinegar
2/3 cup Oil
2 Tbsp Water
2 Tbsp Dry Mix

Shake well.