Cheddars Creamy Balsamic Dressing Recipes

Chop garlic very fine.

Add dijon to the garlic and whisk in the olive oil.
Add the juice of a lemon and whisk again.
Add the balsamic vinegar and whisk until an emulsion has occurred.

Asian vinaigrette: Substitute sesame oil (decrease to 1 T) for the Olive oil and soy sauce for the lemon. Use Rice vinegar instead of balsamic and add grated fresh ginger.

You can change the flavor by experimenting with different oils (I love walnut, unrefined peanut and avocado oil) and different acidic bases (lemon juice, different vinegars, grapefruit juice, etc) and omitting garlic to tone down the flavor as well. Be creative in your approach to the flavor and use the best ingredients you can afford.

Blueberries really make the colors and flavors pop.

Creamy healthy dressing for salad to use in place of other higher fat cream dressings

This is a delicious side that offers lots of color and crunch! Add roasted chicken breast and a sprinkle of crumbled feta and make it a meal.

Low carb and very yummy! I threw this together with ingredients I had on hand and it turned out delicious! My husband and daughter could not get enough of it! I love crockpot recipes, especially in winter. You can use low fat/reduced sodium cream of chicken soup if you want to reduce fat and sodium more and serve this over rice or wide egg noodles if you aren't watching carbs.

This Italian favorite is made with white, fresh mozzarella cheese, available in the deli of most supermarkets. Its different than the blocks of mozzarella you grate over pizza. It has a softer texture and a mellow, slightly salty taste.

This is my favorite salad. It's great as a main meal or served with BBQ chicken.

This is so good and gets better in the fridge the next day!

A tangy and creamy honey mustard dressing--2 TBSP per serving

This is a delicious lowfat creamy dressing that you're sure to love.

Creamy herb sauce and crunchy panko breadcrumbs dress up tilapia fillets for a quick dinner.

Crunchy almonds and sweet caramelized onions dress up your favorite green beans. A drizzle of balsamic adds a tangy contrast.

A great dip for crackers and pretzels, with only four ingredients, you'll love this cheesy side dish.

These are great. Even my kids love them. Serve on a whole-wheat bun and you have a tasty , healthy meal.

A wonderful mix of sweet, tart and tangy. A great addition to any dark green salad mix.

Low fat homemade cole slaw

Strawberries are combined with tangy and sweet balsamic vinegar and creamy ricotta in this quick and simple dessert.

This is a great and easy salad dressing for Mexican inspired dishes. Great on tacos and burritos too!

Simple

Easiest pb cookie recipe ever & no flour! Not really low cal but yummy!

Fruit and spinach are a perfect pair in this fresh springtime salad.

When I think of dinner out, I think of T.G.I. Fridays Cobb Salad. Even though it is full of healthy vegetables it is one of the most unhealthy salads on the menu becuase of it's fattening ingredients. I have created a lighter version that tastes just as great without the guilt!

We couldn't forget the most classic chocolate peanut butter dessert of all! These homemade peanut butter cups are head and shoulders above the packaged kind.