Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Check for modified food starch in the sour cream and mayonnaise; Best Foods and Hellman's mayonnaises are gluten-free. Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free.
"Parsley - the jewel of herbs, both in the pot and on the plate."
-Albert Stockli, Cookbook author
So many of my patients talk about how they are eating healthy because they eat salads. Go and check the bottles of dressing for the amount of fat and calories. If you like salads, great. However, you need to make a few dressings that you love so that you can use more dressing without busting the calorie bank.
This is a variation of a green goddess dressing that I have been making for years. The older one calls for anchovies and makes a LOT of dressing. I wanted to create a version with the Worcestershire sauce because it is easier to use for most people and stores well. This is a great dressing for salads but is perfect on sandwiches as well instead of mayonnaise.
You will find two types of fresh parsley to choose from in most markets—Flat-leaf (or Italian parsley) and curly parsley. Curly parsley is by far the more common, and while both add a bright, fresh taste to recipes, the curly variety has much less flavor than Italian parsley. Look for dark green leaves that have tight curls with no wilting or yellowing.
All parsley remains fresher when kept moist. Rinse the parsley and trim the bottom of the stems. Place the bunch in a glass or small vase like you would a flower arrangement and then place them in the back of the fridge.
The flavor of dried parsley isn't worth the effort to take the bottle off of the shelf at the grocery.
Servings = 8 | Serving size =2 Tablespoons
Cooking Time = 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2.
This dressing keeps well in the refrigerator for a week or more.
2 Tbsp | Worcestershire sauce (Lea & Perrins is gluten-free) |
2 cloves | garlic (minced) |
1/2 | lemon (juiced) |
1/8 tsp | dried tarragon |
2 | green onions (sliced) |
2 Tbsp | curly or flat leaf parsley |
1 tsp | capers |
2 Tbsp | reduced-fat sour cream |
1/2 cup | non-fat mayonnaise |
Place the Worcestershire sauce in a blender with the garlic, lemon juice, tarragon, green onions, parsley, capers, sour cream and mayonnaise and puree until smooth.
Chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size = 2 Tablespoons
Servings = 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 31 | Calories from Fat 12 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 1g | 3% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 2% |
Monounsaturated Fat 0g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
Sodium 180mg | 7% |
Total Carbohydrates 5g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber <1g | 1% |
Sugars 1g | |
Protein 0g |
Vitamin A 5% | Vitamin C 8% |
Calcium 3% | Iron 1% |
Vitamin K 48 mcg | Potassium 87 mg |
Magnesium 3 mg |