CREAMY GARLIC SALAD DRESSING

 Remember when using salad dressing to go sparingly. The dressing should only enhance the salad, not overwhelm it.

1 cup reduced fat sour cream*

1/2 cup olive oil mayonnaise*

1/3 cup low-fat milk

2 tsp SPLENDA

2 green onions, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk and SPLENDA. Stir in the onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and place in refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

For a change of flavor, try roasting the garlic before adding to the mixture. Yum!

If the garlic flavor is a little too much for you, use 1 garlic clove instead of two.

You can take this basic recipe and come up with a delicious dressing to suit your taste. Try replacing the salt with paprika or chili powder for a spicier dressing. Let your imagination run wild!

*You can substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream, mayo, or both.

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