Out of Mayonnaise or need a healthy alternative? #cooking

According to research firm, Euromonitor, ketchup surpassed mayonnaise as the No. 1 most-used condiment.

What’s wrong with mayo? Mayonnaise is loaded with fat, calories and salt. One tablespoon has approximately 94 calories; 10 grams of fat; and not much of anything else.

While a little different you could make your own aoli with healthy oils and have something more tasty you would still have a tons of calories.

So why not try these lower calorie alternatives?

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Some simple alternatives include:

Amount: 1 cup

Substitute:
– 1 cup sour cream
– 1 cup yogurt
– 1 cup cottage cheese pureed in a blender
– Or use any of the above for part of the mayonnaise

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For use in Salads and Salad dressings

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Greek yogurt mayonnaise (from Dr. Oz)

• 3 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar
• 17 oz Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp salt
• stevia to taste
• pepper to taste

Instructions

• put ingredients in food processor or blender and blend until smooth.

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Easy Ranch Dressing (from Wellness Mama)

Ingredients

• ½ to ¾ cup Plain Full Fat Yogurt or Greek Yogurt
• 1 tsp (or more to taste) of dried dill weed
• Sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste
• 1 small clove of garlic
• 6 TBSP olive oil
• 2 TBSP parmesan

Instructions

• Put yogurt, garlic and spices in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
• Very slowly, add the oil so that it emulsifies.
• Use immediately, or store up to 1 week in the fridge

Ranch Dressing Variations

• Use 2 tsp of fresh herbs like dill, mint, or basil for alternate flavors.
• Use avocado instead of yogurt if you don’t tolerate dairy.
• Use Italian Seasoning instead of dill and double the parmesan for a Caesar like dressing

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