Name: Thousand Island Dressing
Ingredients: 1 (12 oz) package extra-firm silken tofu, or 1 (15 oz) can white beans, rinsed and drained, or 1 1/2 cups cooked white beans (see Tip); 4 dates, pitted; 1 garlic clove, minced; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; ¼ cup tomato purée; 1 tsp prepared horseradish; ½ tsp tamari; ½ tsp mustard powder; ½ tsp paprika

Recipes » Sauces » Thousand Island Dressing

By The China Study Family Cookbook

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Here’s a healthy, plant-based recipe for Thousand Island Dressing. Try this on sandwiches, wraps, salads, or as a dipping sauce for your favorite veggies.”

Yield: about 2 cups

Gluten Free Low Sugar Nut Free

Ingredients

1 (12 oz) package extra-firm silken tofu, or 1 (15 oz) can white beans, rinsed and drained, or 1 1/2 cups cooked white beans (see Tip)
4 dates, pitted
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup tomato purée
1 tsp prepared horseradish
½ tsp tamari
½ tsp mustard powder
½ tsp paprika

Instructions

1. Combine the tofu and dates in a blender and process until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and puree to mix well.

Cooking Tips

1. Any white beans will work in this recipe—Great Northern, cannellini, or navy—so use whatever you have on hand.
2. Whether you use the silken tofu or white beans, it is important to puree the mixture well to get a smooth and creamy texture.