Russian Salad Dressing

This unique Russian-style salad dressing offers a lighter, protein-rich alternative to traditional mayonnaise-based dressings. By blending lowfat cottage cheese with bright lemon juice and savory tomato juice, you create a smooth, creamy emulsion that is both tangy and refreshing. The texture is velvety yet light, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious cooks who do not want to sacrifice flavor. It pairs beautifully with fresh green salads, chopped vegetable mixes, or as a dip for raw veggies. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or healthy meal prep, this dressing comes together in minutes with pantry staples.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 7

Calories: 67.5

Dietary: Gluten-free, Low-cal, Low-fat, Vegetarian

Description

This unique Russian-style salad dressing offers a lighter, protein-rich alternative to traditional mayonnaise-based dressings. By blending lowfat cottage cheese with bright lemon juice and savory tomato juice, you create a smooth, creamy emulsion that is both tangy and refreshing. The texture is velvety yet light, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious cooks who do not want to sacrifice flavor. It pairs beautifully with fresh green salads, chopped vegetable mixes, or as a dip for raw veggies. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or healthy meal prep, this dressing comes together in minutes with pantry staples.

Ingredients

1 cup Lowfat cottage cheese
1/4 cup Lemon juice
1/2 cup Tomato juice

Directions

1
Place lowfat cottage cheese, lemon juice, and tomato juice into a blender or food processor.
2
Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if necessary.
3
Taste and adjust seasoning if desired, then pour into a serving bowl or jar.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 7

Amount Per Serving
Calories 67.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.7g5%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 8.4mg3%
Sodium 220.1mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 4.3g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 2.7g
Protein 6.9g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For best results, use a high-powered blender to ensure the cottage cheese breaks down completely into a smooth sauce.

Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Stir well before serving as separation may occur.

If the dressing is too thick, add a tablespoon of water or extra lemon juice. If too thin, add more cottage cheese.

This dressing works well on green salads, as a dip for cucumber slices, or mixed with cooked pasta for a light cold salad.

Keywords: russian, dressing, salad, cottage cheese, low fat, vegetarian, quick, healthy, blend, tomato juice, lemon juice, creamy, light, protein, easy, no cook, fresh, zesty

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