My diet-friendly mayonnaise substitute

My diet-friendly mayonnaise substitute

Are you looking for a low calorie, healthy spread for sandwiches, salads, and more that won’t interfere with weight loss?  Try my mayonnaise substitute.  While the taste is a little different from normal mayonnaise, it’s high in protein and calcium, while eliminating a lot of the empty calories in mayo.  Regular mayonnaise contains around 94 calories per tablespoon!  Dress up the flavor with some fresh dill, scallions, garlic, or a little cayenne.

Mayonnaise Substitute
Makes: 2 cups
Serving size: 2 tablespoons
Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups non-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons non-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation:  Whisk together all ingredients in a bowl until smooth.  Cover and refrigerate.  Use within four days.

Calories: 21  Protein: 2 grams

 

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