Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
No specific GERD triggers.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Check for modified food starch in mayonnaise and buttermilk; check for cross-contamination or unspecified natural flavors in sliced ham or turkey; serve with a gluten-free roll.
"Vulgarity is the garlic in the salad of life."
-Cyril Connolly, English Critic
This dressing was modified by removing from 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper from the original recipe. Many people can tolerate black pepper and not have it trigger their reflux symptoms. The dressing is great with and without the pepper.
The amount of vinegar is slight and not likely enough to trigger reflux symptoms but just enough to give the flavor of the balsamic vinegar.
Servings = 4 | Serving size =2 tablespoons dressing and salad
Cooking Time = 30 Minutes
This recipe can easily be multiplied. The dressing is enough for 4 servings and keeps well for about 3 days in the fridge. Recipe time does not include chilling time.
2 Tbsp | reduced-fat mayonnaise |
2 Tbsp | non-fat buttermilk |
1/4 cup | 2% milk |
1/2 ounce | Parmigiano-Reggiano |
1/2 tsp | balsamic vinegar |
2 cups | mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, mache) (per serving) |
2 Tbsp | yellow bell pepper (per serving) |
2 Tbsp | carrot (per serving) |
1 Tbsp | red bell pepper (per serving) |
1 ounce | reduced-fat Swiss cheese (per serving) |
1 ounce | extra-lean turkey breast (per serving) |
1 ounce | extra-lean ham (per serving) |
1 | 2 ounce (per serving) whole wheat roll, small pita bread or gluten-free roll |
Place the mayonnaise, buttermilk, milk and grated parmesan in a mini-chopper or blender and blend until smooth.
Chill for at least 1 hour.
When ready to serve place the greens in a large salad bowl and top with the peppers and carrots. Sprinkle the cubed cheese, turkey and ham over the salad. Drizzle 2 tablespoons dressing on top and serve. This salad is great with one small whole wheat pita bread or a gluten-free roll.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size = 2 tablespoons dressing and salad
Servings = 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372 | Calories from Fat 113 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 13g | 19% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
Monounsaturated Fat 3g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 51mg | 17% |
Sodium 883mg | 37% |
Total Carbohydrates 8g | 30% |
Dietary Fiber 8g | 30% |
Sugars 10g | |
Protein 28g |
Vitamin A 182% | Vitamin C 101% |
Calcium 46% | Iron 18% |
Vitamin K 113 mcg | Potassium 741 mg |
Magnesium 95 mg |