How to get healthier salads with yogurt

By Sophie Brisebois

Updated November 19, 2012

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In coleslaw or potato salad, swap the mayo in favour of a dressing made with plain probiotic yogurt, lemon juice and fresh or dried herbs. Even sweetened plain yogurt is excellent as a dressing, with a touch of sesame oil and grated ginger.

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