SideDishe Recipe

Sliced Tomatoes with Cilantro Vinaigrette

Ingrediants:

• 4 medium tomatos
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

Directions:

1. Clean and slice tomatoes and place in a
   serving bowl.
   


2. In a food processor, mince the fresh
   cilantro and add the olive oil in a steady
   stream until blended.
   


3. Add Balsamic vinager to the cilantro-oil
   mixture and blend.
   


4. Pour over tomato slices and serve.
   

You won't believe it's almost fat-free-salad dressing

Ingredients:

• 10 cloves garlic, skins left on
• 2 t. Dijon mustard (I use Trader Joe's brand)
• 2 T. honey
• 2 T. seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 12-ounce carton of soft silken tofu
• 1/4 t. salt
• coarse ground pepper, to taste

Procedure:

Put garlic cloves in saucepan and cover with water
by a couple of inches. Bring to boil. Turn to low,
cover and cook for about 20 minutes, till soft.
Drain and allow to cool.

Squeeze garlic out of their skins into a blender
or food processor. Add remaining ingredients and
blend or process till smooth. Taste and correct
seasonings, if necessary.