Two Easy Non-fat Salad Dressings

 

 

My husband likes Thousand Island salad dressing, but it is usually mayonnaise based and loaded with calories.

I like a non-fat tomato basil dressing we get at our local produce market, but it is $5.99 for just 12 ounces.

So today I was on a quest to make a healthier version of my husband's favorite and a lower cost version of mine.

The recipes below are quite tasty, low-cost and very low calorie.  Both are easy and quick to prepare.

I encourage tofu haters to give this a try.  You won't taste the tofu.

 

Thousand Island Salad Dressing

 

1 pound of silken tofu (you must use silken for the smooth texture)

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup tomato ketchup

1/4-1/3 cup water

1/2 cup pickle relish

 

Place tofu, vinegar, ketchup and 1/4 cup water in a blender.  Process at a medium speed until mixed and smooth. 

Add a little more water until desired consistency.

Add relish and pulse 2-3 times to mix.  You want the relish bits to remain whole.

Makes 1 quart.  Calories are 8.2 per tablespoon

 

 

Easy Tomato Basil Salad Dressing

 

1 can tomato paste ( 6 ounces)

1 can diced no-salt tomatoes (14.5 ounces)

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup vinegar

1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion

1 clove garlic, peeled

5-6 large fresh basil leaves, washed

 

Place tomato paste, diced tomatoes, water, vinegar, onion and garlic in a blender  and process until smooth.

Add the basil and pulse several times to chop into small, but visible bits. 

Makes 3 3/4 cups.  Calories are 5.3 per tablespoon.