This homemade Thousand Island dressing offers a lighter, fresher alternative to store-bought versions by utilizing fat-free yogurt as the base. It delivers the classic sweet-and-tangy flavor profile with a pleasant kick from Worcestershire sauce and a subtle heat from horseradish. The texture is smooth yet speckled with finely chopped vegetables like green peppers, onions, and pimientos, adding delightful crunch. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly versatile, working beautifully tossed over a crisp green salad, spread on a Reuben sandwich, or used as a dip for raw vegetables. Simple to whip together with pantry staples, this dressing brings a burst of home-style flavor to any meal without the heavy creaminess of traditional mayonnaise-based recipes.
Thousand Island Salad Dressing
Description
This homemade Thousand Island dressing offers a lighter, fresher alternative to store-bought versions by utilizing fat-free yogurt as the base. It delivers the classic sweet-and-tangy flavor profile with a pleasant kick from Worcestershire sauce and a subtle heat from horseradish. The texture is smooth yet speckled with finely chopped vegetables like green peppers, onions, and pimientos, adding delightful crunch. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly versatile, working beautifully tossed over a crisp green salad, spread on a Reuben sandwich, or used as a dip for raw vegetables. Simple to whip together with pantry staples, this dressing brings a burst of home-style flavor to any meal without the heavy creaminess of traditional mayonnaise-based recipes.Ingredients
Directions
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Finely chop the hard-cooked egg white, green pepper, red sweet pepper, onion, pimiento, and dill pickles.
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine the plain fat-free yogurt, chili sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Stir in the prepared horseradish until well incorporated.
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Add the chopped egg white, peppers, onion, pimiento, and dill pickles to the yogurt mixture.
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Gently stir in the skim milk, adding more if needed to reach your desired consistency.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 16
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 102.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.2g5%
- Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
- Cholesterol 94.2mg32%
- Sodium 150.4mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 9.3g4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
- Sugars 8.8g
- Protein 8.9g18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
