Heart-Healthy Homemade Thousand Island Sauce

Elevate your salads and sandwiches with this Heart-Healthy Homemade Thousand Island Sauce, a lighter twist on the classic dressing that’s bursting with tangy, savory-sweet flavor. Crafted with low-fat Greek yogurt as a creamy, nutrient-packed base and no-sugar-added ketchup for a guilt-free touch of sweetness, this recipe swaps heavy ingredients for heart-friendly alternatives. A dash of Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, and sweet pickle relish perfectly balances tang and zest, while finely chopped onion and a blend of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper add depth and a hint of smokiness. Ready in just 10 minutes, this delicious condiment is as versatile as it is wholesome, ideal for everything from crisp salads to juicy burgers. Plus, it’s easy to prepare and stores beautifully in the fridge for up to a week, making it a go-to healthy staple in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Low-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons No-sugar-added ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sweet pickle relish
• 1 tablespoon Finely chopped onion
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the low-fat Greek yogurt, no-sugar-added ketchup, and Dijon mustard. Mix well until the ingredients are fully integrated.

Step 2

Add the white wine vinegar to the mixture to provide a tangy flavor while keeping the sauce light.

Step 3

Stir in the sweet pickle relish, making sure it is evenly distributed throughout the sauce.

Step 4

Add the finely chopped onion, ensuring the pieces are small enough to blend well into the sauce.

Step 5

Season the sauce with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all the spices are thoroughly incorporated.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add a little more vinegar or mustard if you want more tang, or additional pickle relish if you prefer a sweeter taste.

Step 7

Cover the sauce and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve this heart-healthy Thousand Island sauce with your favorite salads or as a spread on sandwiches. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(349.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	342.6

Total Fat 9.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 29.4mg	0%
Sodium 1598.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 34.0g
Protein 20.6g	0%

Vitamin D 88.2IU	0%
Calcium 226.6mg	0%
Iron 0.7mg	0%
Potassium 387.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.8%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 49.4%