Asian Salad Dressing for all Phases South Beach Diet

Make-Your-Own Salad Dressing
From South Beach Diet

Store-bought salad dressings that contain 3 grams of sugar or less per serving are best when following the South Beach Diet lifestyle. We also advise choosing a dressing made with the right fats, like extra-virgin olive oil and canola oil, and without any hydrogenated oils (trans fats). That said, you can whip up a tasty, fresh salad dressing in just 10 minutes, so why not liven up your greens with a homemade dressing from time to time? Try this Asian-inspired recipe -- good for all Phases of the South Beach Diet -- drizzled over a salad or served as a dip with cut veggies.

Ginger-Miso Tofu Dressing

Makes 1.5 cups
Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
1/2 cup low-fat, firm silken tofu (4 ounces)
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons white (shiro) miso (see Ingredient Note)
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled

Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth. Thin with more water, if desired.

Ingredient Note
Miso: Made from fermented soybeans, miso is a common ingredient in Japanese cooking. There are different types of miso, in shades ranging from white and yellow to reddish brown and dark brown. Miso is available at health-food stores and Japanese markets.

Per 2 tablespoon serving:
20 calories
1 g protein
2 g carbohydrate
0 g fiber
1 g total fat
0 g saturated fat
0 mg cholesterol
126 mg sodium