Name: Low-Fat Thousand Island Dressing
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients: 1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper; 1 tablespoon minced onion; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves; 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish; a pinch of cayenne; 1/4 cup water

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise

2 tablespoons ketchup

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper

1 tablespoon minced onion

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves

1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish

a pinch of cayenne

1/4 cup water

Preparation

In a blender or food processor blend all ingredients and salt to taste until smooth, adding up to 2 tablespoons additional water if necessary to thin to desired consistency. Dressing keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week. Serve dressing with crisp lettuce, sliced tomatoes, or seafood salad.

Nutrition Per Serving

Each tablespoon about 12 calories and 0.3 grams fat (22% of calories from fat)

#### Nutritional analysis provided by Gourmet

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