ORIENTAL SALAD DRESSING

1/4 cup orange juice1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce

2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon ground mustard

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/8 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root

Whisk together all the ingredients and serve. Makes 3/4 cup.

Each serving ( 1/4 cup) contains 26 calories, 1g protein, 1g fat, 5g carb, 306mg sodium, 0mg cholesterol. From "Joy of Gardening Cookbook" by Janet Ballantyne.

YOGURT CURRY DRESSING

3/4 cup yogurt

1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder

1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon honey or sugar

1/4 cup buttermilk

salt and pepper to taste

Whisk together all the ingredients and serve. Makes 1 cup.

Each serving ( 1/4 cup) contains 35 calories, 3g protein, 0g fat, 5g carbs, 50mg sodium, 1mg cholesterol. From "Joy of Gardening Cookbook" by Janet Ballantyne.

SPICY LEMON DRESSING

2/3 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons grated lemon rind

1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon sugar

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1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Combine all ingredients and blend until well-mixed. Makes 1 1/4 cups.

Each 1/4 cup contains 270 calories, 1g protein, 21g fat, 3g carb, 443mg sodium, 0mg cholesterol. From "Joy of Gardening Cookbook" by Janet Ballantyne.

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