Dressings - Part 1

Many days I love topping my salads with a simple vinegar blend, but other days I really want something more substantial. These two dressings are very versatile and can add the needed zip to a number of dishes.

Ranch Dressing
This ranch dressing is an updated version of a dressing that has been used in my family for years. My sister Hilarie did great converting it so we can continue to enjoy it while on Dukan.

We have come to love it on roasted meat and veggies. It also works great as a dip for vegetables.

This recipe makes quite a bit, so you may want to cut it in half if you don't plan on using it all right away.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 32 oz Greek yogurt
• Milk
• 1 tsp garlic salt (or you can do 2 tsp Mrs. Dash garlic & herb to replace the garlic & onion salts)
• 1 tsp onion salt
• 1 tsp ground pepper

Procedure:

• Remove the cream cheese from the fridge and allow it to soften slightly, this will facilitate blending, about 30 minutes.
• Add your cream cheese and yogurt to a mixing bowl, and use a whisk or hand blender to combine. 
• Slowly add milk until it reaches the desired consistency
• Add the seasonings.

This tastes better if it can sit overnight and meld.