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Low-Calorie Thousand Island Dressing

Low-Calorie Thousand Island Dressing

The thousand island dressing for cutting: a healthy and low-calorie recipe in a homemade version, easy to prepare, and delicious. 65 kcal and 5 grams of protein per serving

Nutrition values per 100 g

Calories

65 cal

Protein

5 g

Carbs

2 g

Fat

4 g

Difficulty

Easy

Prep time

3 min

Cook time

10 min

Servings

1 serving

Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs

  • 80 g water

  • 20 g lemon juice

  • 50 g Ketchup without sugar

  • 50 g gherkins

  • 10 g onion

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 10 drops Monk fruit/sucralose sweetener Monk fruit / sucralose sweetenerA zero-calorie liquid sweetener. Add it by the drop, to taste.

  • 1/8 teaspoon Xanthan gum Xanthan gumA powder that thickens sauces and doughs. A tiny amount goes a long way. Cornstarch works instead.

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

  • pinch paprika

  • pinch garlic powder

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Method

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  1. Cook the eggs in boiling water and peel the hard-boiled eggs.

  2. Process the eggs together with all the ingredients in a blender or food processor on low power until a smooth texture.

  3. Can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen in small portions.

Small tips that make a difference

  • Use sugar-free ketchup to keep the macros where they should be.
  • Chill at least an hour before serving - the flavour improves noticeably.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in the dressing?
About 65 calories per 100g, compared with roughly 450 in a commercial thousand island dressing.
What is it good with?
Salads, sandwiches, as a dip for vegetables and on any burger or chicken roll.
How long does it keep?
About a week in an airtight container in the fridge. Stir before each use.

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