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Fat Free Thousand Island Dressing

June 11, 2013 · by Ari · 13 Comments

Fat Free Thousand Island Dressing

Does anyone actually eat thousand island on a salad? I mean, don’t get me wrong, I find it delicious, and I absolutely love it on sandwiches, burgers, and as a dipping sauce, but on a salad? I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone eat it like that.

Fat Free Thousand Island Dressing

I told Hermano I made my own thousand island, and he told me I needed to recreate the big mac. I had totally forgotten that thing even exists, but I feel like now I have to tackle it. Especially since I’m apparently obsessed with burgers lately.

Fat Free Thousand Island Dressing

I used to get thousand island on my sandwiches all the time, but I kicked the habit to the curb when I started my weight loss journey. There aren’t a lot of options at the store if you want a healthier version, and most of them are filled with ingredients I don’t want to go anywhere near, so I figured I’d try my hand at my own version.

Fat Free Thousand Island Dressing

You guys…making your own salad dressing (or sandwich dressing, or dipping sauce) is SO EASY. Seriously. There is no reason to buy this stuff. It only requires a handful of ingredients, and about 5 minutes of your time.

Fat Free Thousand Island Dressing

Nonfat plain Greek yogurt is the secret to making it thick and creamy without any fat. From there, I just added a little bit of reduced sugar ketchup (available at most grocery stores), some sweet relish, honey for added sweetness, vinegar, and some seasonings. Aside from the relish, I had all of the ingredients in my house already! And with hardly any added time, I had a delicious sandwich with sweet and creamy thousand island in minutes *hint hint*.

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Fat Free Thousand Island Dressing

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 3/4 cup

Serving Size: 2 tbsp

Fat Free Thousand Island Dressing

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp reduced sugar ketchup
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1-2 tsp honey (depending on desired sweetness)
  • 2 tsp sweet pickle relish1 teaspoon white onion, finely minced
  • pinch onion powder
  • dash each salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Whisk all ingredients together in a medium bowl. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for 7-10 days. Serve completely chilled.
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Filed Under: DIY/How To, Gluten-free, Miscellaneous, Sauces & Spreads · Tagged: dip, diy, dressing, easy, fast, gluten free, recipe, sauce, thousand island

Comments

  1. Katy @ Katy's Kitchen says

    June 11, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    I have to admit, the thought of ketchup in a dressing slightly freaks me out. HOWEVER if I were to venture into thousand island territory, your recipe would be my go-to. I think I would take your suggestion and spread it on a burger (the only way I eat ketchup). I was one of those weird kids who just had mustard on their hotdog. LOL. I also agree with you on homemade dressing- it’s the way to go!

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  2. GiGi Eats Celebrities says

    June 11, 2013 at 10:30 pm

    I love mixing Ketchup & Mustard together – That combo makes my hot dogs sing with happiness! LOL!

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  3. MIZMIZ says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:31 am

    (((sharing)))

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  4. rebeccawip says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:44 am

    i eat thousand island on my salads lol! love it that way
    BUT i live in france and cant get my yummy salad dressings – i do stock up on them anytime i go back home. i cant wait to try your recipe – with soy yogurt though as i’m vegan (cough cough – when i dont back slide 😛 ) thanks for recipe.

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  5. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    June 12, 2013 at 4:23 am

    whisk all ingredients together and wah-lah itz done?! I LIKE IT!

    Reply
  6. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    June 12, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    I’ve only ever made olive oil/vinegar kinds of dressings… this sounds so good!

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  7. Jamie @ couchtoironwoman says

    June 13, 2013 at 9:35 am

    Oh no, I’ve definitely had it on a salad. Delicious!! It is good on other things too though 🙂

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  8. Noelle says

    June 13, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    Ok, duh. Why have I never thought to do this? I LOVE Thousand Island on sandwiches, hot dogs, and burgers, but I so rarely have it, for all the reasons you listed.

    This is like a revelation.

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  9. Kristina says

    June 14, 2013 at 7:17 am

    I love Thousand Island on salads – especially with some sliced dill pickles thrown on there! (Weird, I know.)

    Love the hotdog idea! I’d probably put some sauerkraut on there like a Rueben dog!

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  10. Jocelyn@BruCrew Life says

    June 14, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    Yum! I love all of the home made things I’ve been seeing lately, including this!!

    Reply
  11. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    June 16, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    Love this Ari! Thousand Island is one of favs on a sandwich. Genious to use Greek yogurt! You are so right about how easy homemade dressings are and they taste so much better. There are so few bottled dressings I like. All I can taste are the preservatives and artificial ingredients.

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    • Ari says

      June 17, 2013 at 7:23 am

      Exactly! Thanks friend!

      Reply
  12. lrd says

    April 12, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    Found your post while searching for a recipe for fat-free thousand island to use in a yummy Creamy Shrimp Salad on Romaine, from Evelyn Tribole’s Healthy Homestyle Cooking. Thanks for this great option to avoid overpriced store product with unpronounceable ingredients!

    Reply

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