Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing, Pesto Sauce

You may change the Basic Vinaigrette by changing the flavor of the vinegar, mustard or oil. Try using fresh lemon juice and a little honey for

ahoney-mustard vinaigrette. Add fresh herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, or pesto for other flavor changes.

Nutritional information per tablespoon:

Calories 109 (97% from fat) • carb.1g • pro. 0g • fat 12g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 0mg • sod. 86mg • calc. 1mg • fiber 0g

CREAMY CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

Traditional Caesar salads are made with crispy romaine

lettuce, croutons, freshly grated Parmesan and a richly flavored

dressing with garlic, anchovies and raw eggs. Our updated version uses a pasteurized liquid egg substitute and adds the flavor of balsamic vinegar for a little twist.

Makes about 1-1⁄4cups

1ounce Parmesan cheese, cut into 1⁄2 - inch cubes 1-2 cloves garlic, peeled

2tablespoons pasteurized liquid egg substitute*

1tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1tablespoon red wine vinegar

1tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2teaspoons Dijon–style mustard

1teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce

1anchovy fillet (or 1-2 teaspoons anchovy paste)

1⁄2teaspoon kosher salt

1⁄4teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1⁄3cup vegetable oil

1⁄3cup extra virgin olive oil

Place cheese in blender jar; cover blender jar. Set on Speed 12. Pulse to chop, 10-12 times. Add garlic to blender jar; Pulse to chop, 5 to 10 times. Add the next 9 ingredients and blend for 10 seconds until smooth.

Combine the two oils in a measuring cup with pour spout. Remove the Measured Pour Lid. With the blender running, slowly add the oils in a steady stream through the lid while holding the Measured Pour Lid loosely over the cover to prevent spattering. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 45 to 50 seconds. Allow dressing to sit for 15 to 20 minutes for flavors to blend. If not using immediately, place dressing in a

covered airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. If separation occurs, return dressing to blender jar, cover and blend on Speed 12 for 5 seconds.

Nutritional information per tablespoon:

Calories 72 (93% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 1g • fat 8g •

sat fat • 1g • chol. 3mg • sod. 100mg • calc. 18mg • fiber 0g

*You may also substitute prepared mayonnaise for the egg/egg substitute.

PESTO SAUCE

Serve as a topping for hot pasta or to add flavor

to dips, dressings, or other sauces.

Makes about 3⁄4 cup

1ounce Parmesan cheese, cut into 1 ⁄2 -inch cubes 1-2 cloves garlic, peeled

1⁄3cup extra virgin olive oil

2cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed *

3tablespoons lightly toasted pine nuts or walnuts

Place cheese cubes in blender jar; cover blender jar. Set on Speed 12. Pulse to chop, 10 to 15 times. Remove and reserve cheese. Add garlic to blender jar; cover, and pulse to chop, 10 to 15 pulses. Add remaining ingredients in order listed, including reserved cheese. Cover blender jar; blend on Speed 12 until combined, about 30 to 40 seconds. Pesto may be stored in refrigerator in an airtight container. After placing in container, smooth over top, and drizzle with olive oil to keep from turning dark. Stir oil in before using.

Nutritional information per 1-1/2 tablespoons:

Calories 116 (87% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 2g • fat 12g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 3mg • sod. 45mg • calc. 61mg • fiber 0g

*For Spinach Pesto:

Add 1 ⁄2 teaspoon fennel seed and 2 teaspoons dried basil when chopping the garlic. Substitute 2 cups washed and dried baby spinach leaves for the basil.