Creamy Cucumber Vinaigrette
Did you know? February is National Heart Health Awareness Month. People who follow a healthy plant-based diet featuring whole grains, nuts, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats are less likely to develop heart disease. Build yourself a heart smart salad and top it with homemade Creamy Cucumber Vinaigrette.
Creamy Cucumber Vinaigrette
Our recipe for homemade Creamy Cucumber Vinaigrette takes just one food processor and only five minutes. Full of fresh cucumbers and herbs, add a little zing of horseradish -- you won't find anything this good in the grocery store!
Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
Ingredients
| 2 1/4 cups diced english cucumber |
| 1/4 cup red wine vinegar |
| 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives |
| 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley |
| 1/4 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt |
| 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish |
| 1 tablespoon sugar |
| 1/2 teaspoon salt |
| 1/2 cup canola oil |
Instructions
In a food processor or blender, combine cucumber, red wine vinegar, chives, parsley, yogurt, horseradish, sugar, and salt. Pulse until smooth. While blender is on, slowly stream in oil until fully combined.
Nutrition information per 2 tablespoon serving: 50 calories, 5 g fat, <1 g saturated fat, 50 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, 1 g sugar, 0 g fiber, 0.5 g protein
Want more heart smart salad dressings? Try our Carrot Ginger or our Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese.