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Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise

5.0

(2)

Yogurt gives this dressing tang and lightens it a bit for the weight-conscious.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

2 slices white bread, torn into large pieces
1/2 cup milk
2 cloves of garlic, minced
Zest from 2 lemons
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Remove crusts, then soak the bread in the milk for 1 minute; squeeze bread well and place in the bowl of a food processor with garlic and lemon zest. Pulse the machine on and off about 5 times to combine ingredients.

    Step 2

    2. Add the mayonnaise and yogurt; process until smooth.

    Step 3

    3. With the motor running, drizzle in olive oil through the feed tube and process until smooth.

    Step 4

    4. Remove the mixture to a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the Lemon Grilled Shrimp Cocktail.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving (2 tablespoons): 200 calories
4g carbohydrates
2g protein
20g fat
11mg cholesterol.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness
Richmond
Va.
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