This simple and delicious sandwich is perfect for warm summer nights! Plus the each serving of the Thousand Island dressing has 1/3 of the calories (only 20) compared to traditional dressing.
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Avocado Rubens
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 cup sauerkraut
8 sliced rye bread, toasted
1 medium ripe avocado, halved, pit removed, peeled and sliced
1 large tomato, cut into 8 slices
¼ cup of Guiltless Thousand Island Dressing (See recipe below)
DIY Thousand Island Dressing Ingredients:
1 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
¼ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
Directions:
1, In a skillet sauté the sauerkraut for 3 – 5 minutes, until it is lightly warmed.
2. Prepare sandwiches: top 1 slice of bread with sauerkraut, avocado, tomato slices, and top with 1 tablespoon of the Thousand Island Dressing.
Optional: Add slice of Swiss cheese or your other favorite cheese, lettuce or spinach, cucumbers, or other sliced veggies.
