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Thousand Island Salad Dressing

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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;€™s 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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 16
Calories: 102.3
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
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;€™s 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
  • 4 ounces Plain fat-free yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Chopped dill pickles
  • 2 tablespoons Chili sauce
  • 1 large Hard-cooked egg white, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Finely chopped green pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Finely chopped red sweet pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Finely chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Prepared horseradish
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Finely chopped pimiento
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Skim milk
Directions
  1. 1
    Finely chop the hard-cooked egg white, green pepper, red sweet pepper, onion, pimiento, and dill pickles.
  2. 2
    In a medium mixing bowl, combine the plain fat-free yogurt, chili sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
  3. 3
    Stir in the prepared horseradish until well incorporated.
  4. 4
    Add the chopped egg white, peppers, onion, pimiento, and dill pickles to the yogurt mixture.
  5. 5
    Gently stir in the skim milk, adding more if needed to reach your desired consistency.
  6. 6
    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.

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