Recipe: Less Caloric Creamy Italian Dressing (microwave)

Less Caloric Creamy Italian Dressing (microwave)

1/2 tsp. dried oregano*
1/2 tsp dried thyme*
1/4 tsp rubbed sage*
1/4 tsp summer savory*
pinch rosemary*
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled and sliced
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
pinch fennel seeds
freshly ground pepper to taste

*You can substitute 1 1/2 tsp Italian herb seasoning for the first five ingredients.

Put herbs, buttermilk and garlic in a 1 quart microwave safe souffle dish. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.

Cook at 100% for 2 minutes. Prick plastic. Remove from oven and let sit 60 seconds.

Scrape mixture into blender or food processor. Blend or process until smooth.

Add remaining ingredients except for pepper and blend or process again for one minute.

Stir in pepper. Chill.

Source: Microwave Gourmet Healthstyle Cookbook by Barbara Kafka