Tangy Goat Cheese Dressing

• Recipe by Grace Parisi

A little of a strongly flavored, rich-tasting ingredient, such as goat cheese or miso, balances the tart edge in a low-fat dressing.
Serve with arugula, Boston lettuce, watercress or pear slices; omit the scallion if serving with fruit.

Ingredients

1. 4 ounces soft goat cheese, at room temperature
2. 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
3. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4. Pinch of superfine sugar
5. 2 tablespoons low-fat (1.5%) buttermilk
6. Salt and freshly ground white pepper
7. 1 tablespoon minced scallion

Directions

1. In a small bowl, stir the goat cheese, vinegar, mustard and sugar until smooth. Stir in the buttermilk and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth; if necessary, stir in more water. Season with salt and white pepper. Stir in the scallion just before serving.

Make Ahead

The dressing can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 3 days.

Notes

ONE TABLESPOON: Calories 16 kcal, Protein 1 gm, Carbohydrate .3 gm, Cholesterol 4 mg, Total Fat 1.3 gm, Saturated Fat .9 gm