Low-Fat Thousand Island Dressing

1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise

2 tablespoons ketchup

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper or pimiento

1 tablespoon minced onion

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves

1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish

a pinch of cayenne

1/8 cup water

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.

Makes about 1 cup
2 tablespoon is about 24 calories and 0.6 grams fat 


Salad dressing normally weighs about 28-32 grams per two (2) tablespoons. The most common serving you see on a salad bottle is two tablespoons. The average single serving packet from a fast food restaurant or store is about 4 tablespoons (2.0 Ounces or +/- 57g.)