Thousand Island Dressing Packet
Classically, Thousand Island dressing is served with Reuben Sandwiches. This can be quite rich and heavy, but the core flavor profile is strong - Corned Beef or Pastrami, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut (Cabbage) and Thousand Island Dressing. We’ve reduced the calories (roughly how much) of the dressing by replacing all the dairy and eggs with cashews. And for the meals, we’ve reduced the calories by eliminating bread and reworking the proportions of corned beef, Swiss cheese, and dressing. We’ve upped the volume with gorgeous cabbage and we’ve amped up the flavors with more spices and fresh ingredients.
We’ve taken this and reworked it into a hearty Reuben bowl. We’re also sharing an alternative Reuben pizza and a Cheeseburger Salad which are terrific Smart Swapping recipes that use Thousand Island Dressing.
Thousand Island Dressing
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Mayo
- 3 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 6 Tbsp Ketchup (Low Sugar)
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Tsp Worcestershire
- 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- Sea Salt & Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Shallots , finely diced
- 2 tbsp Bread & Butter Pickles , finely diced
Directions
- If you like a chunky dressing, mix all ingredients together
- Pour into a bowl and add Pickles. If you prefer a smooth texture, add pickles to the blender. Will keep in fridge up to two weeks.
Reuben Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 8 Oz Corned Beef
- 1 Tsp Caraway Seeds (can substitute Fennel Seeds)
- 3-4 Green Onions , sliced
- 3 C Coleslaw
- 1 C Carrot , shredded
- Sea Salt & Pepper (very little salt needed because corned beef is pretty salty)
- 4 Oz Swiss Cheese , shaved or sliced
- ¼ C SMART Thousand Island Dressing
- 1 Green Onions , sliced
Cheeseburger Salad
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Oil
- 1 Lb Ground Chicken
- Dehydrated Onions
- Sea Salt & Pepper
- 8 Oz Mushrooms
- 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- Sea Salt & Pepper
- ¼ C Rice Vinegar
- ¼ C Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- 2-3 Shallots or 1 Small Onion, sliced
- 1 Leafy Green Lettuce , chopped or torn
- 1 C Tomatoes Cherry or Grape
- 2 Oz Swiss Cheese , finely or regular shred
- 6 Tbsp SMART Thousand Island Dressing
Rueben Pizza
Ingredients
- ½ C Coleslaw
- 1 Green Onions , sliced
- 2 Tbsp SMART Thousand Island Dressing
- 1 Flour Tortilla (or Smart Swap to an Almond Flour Tortilla for a GF option)
- 1 Oz Pastrami
- 1 Oz Swiss Cheese , shredded
- ½ Tsp Caraway Seeds
- Sea Salt & Pepper