Low-calorie Thousand Island Dressing
by Tarla Dalal
The art of substitution of ingredients in this exclusive dressing is extremely simple. Though hard to believe, substituting just one ingredient like cream with low-fat curds and avoiding the use of sugar brings down the calorie drastically to half without compromising on the taste. Try this dressing for an afternoon meal to make a sinful salad.
Low-calorie Thousand Island Dressing recipe - How to make Low-calorie Thousand Island Dressing
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 1 cup
1 cup hung low-fat curds (chakka dahi)
1/2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tsp chilli sauce
1/4 tsp mustard (rai / sarson) powder
2 tbsp finely chopped onions
2 tbsp finely chopped capsicum
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste
2 tbsp low-fat milk , 99.7% fat-free
Method
- Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Refrigerate for atleast 1 hour and use as required.
Nutrient values per tbsp
| Energy | 14 cal |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 87.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3.7 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 47.1 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 5.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 9.5 mg |
| Sodium | 28.5 mg |
| Potassium | 6.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
Outbrain
Usually made with lots of cream and tomato ketuchup, thousand island dressing is never a part of weight watcher''s menu. But this low cal version made with low fat curds and just about 1/2 tbsp of ketchup is a very healthy addition while trying to lose weight. Toss it with any crunchy veggie or fruit or a combo of the two and you are ready with a healthy bowl of salad to please your palate and feel satisfied too.