Heart-Healthy Thousand Island Dressing
Elevate your salads and snacks with this Heart-Healthy Thousand Island Dressing, a lighter twist on the traditional favorite. Crafted with creamy low-fat Greek yogurt and unsweetened almond milk, this guilt-free recipe is rich in flavor yet low in calories. Tomato paste, dill pickle relish, and Dijon mustard bring bold tanginess, while smoked paprika adds a subtle smoky depth to the dressing. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup, this versatile sauce is perfect as a salad dressing, a spread for sandwiches, or even a dip for fresh vegetables. Ready in just 10 minutes, this homemade recipe is packed with wholesome ingredients and skips the added sugar and salt found in store-bought alternatives. Make a batch today and enjoy the refreshing taste of this healthy upgrade!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Low-fat plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste (no added salt)
- 2 tablespoons Dill pickle relish (low-sodium, if available)
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt (optional, to taste)
- 0.125 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper (optional, to taste)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the low-fat plain Greek yogurt and unsweetened almond milk until smooth and well combined.
Add the tomato paste, dill pickle relish, and apple cider vinegar to the bowl. Stir until thoroughly incorporated.
Mix in the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and honey (or maple syrup). Stir until the dressing is evenly colored and all the spices are well blended.
Taste the mixture and add a small pinch of salt and black pepper if desired, adjusting to your preference.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Heart-Healthy Thousand Island Dressing with your favorite salad, use it as a spread, or pair it with vegetables as a dip. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.7 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 612 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.8 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 574 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
