Thousand Island Dressing (Lower Fat) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing)
4 tablespoons ketchup
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup red bell pepper (or use about 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento)
3 tablespoons minced yellow onions
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste, or use 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup water (more if needed to thin)
salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar (optional or to taste)

Preparation

In a food processor or blender, process all the ingredients except the salt and pepper and sugar (starting with the listed amounts) process until well combined.
Add in more water to thin if desired and adjust all ingredients to taste.
Season with salt and pepper and sugar if desired.
Transfer to a tightly covered glass jar and store in the refrigerator for 1 week.