Insert the blender into the saucepan, making sure the protective guard is submerged. Blend, using an up-and-down motion until ingredients are well combined, about 50–60 seconds.

Nutritional information per ¼ - cup serving:

Calories 60 (25% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 2g • fat 2g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 351mg • calc. 29mg • fiber 3g

Basic Vinaigrette

Use this basic vinaigrette as a guide and change your vinegar/oil flavors to come up with appropriate combinations to create exciting salads. You may add other flavors such as crushed or roasted garlic, chopped shallots, fresh or dried herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, honey, lemon juice, or flavored vinegars.

Makes 1 cup

¼cup wine vinegar

1tablespoon Dijon mustard

¾ cup salad or olive oil

kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Put all ingredients into a mixing bowl. Process until combined, about 10–15 seconds. Keep unused portions in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:

Calories 91 (98% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 0g • fat 10g

• sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 23mg • calc. 0mg • fiber 0g

Creamy Parmesan & Roasted Garlic Dressing

Similar to a Caesar dressing, but made with roasted garlic to

give the dressing a more mellow flavor.

Makes about 113 cups

1ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, cut into ½ -inch cubes

4garlic clove roasted*

2tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar

2tablespoons lowfat mayonnaise or pasteurized liquid egg product (such as EggBeaters®)

1tablespoon Dijon mustard

1tablespoon anchovy paste

1teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1cup extra virgin olive oil

Tabasco® or other hot sauce (to taste)

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Cuisinart CSB-77 manual Basic Vinaigrette, Creamy Parmesan & Roasted Garlic Dressing

CSB-77 specifications

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