Here's three low fat dressings to try each with less than 20 calories per tablespoon.

Do use fresh herbs or freeze dried at least – dusty, dried, twiggy herbs do nothing for the flavour.

The method is the same for each one. Measure the ingredients into a bowl and whisk together or put in a lidded container and shake well.


Citrus Dressing

Makes 5 tablespoons

½ tsp mustard (preferably wholegrain)
2 tsp olive oil
3 tbsp orange juice
3 tbsp lime juice
Black pepper to taste


Yoghurt Dressing

Makes 100 ml

90 ml plain yoghurt
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs
Grated rind of half a lemon
Black pepper to taste


Tomato Dressing

Makes 100 ml

6 tablespoons tomato juice
2 tbsp lemon juice
1-2 tsp soy or Worcester sauce
1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs
Black pepper to taste