Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Avocado or High-Quality Mayonnaise (sugar-free)
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar-Free Ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Sugar-Free Dill Pickle Relish
  • 1 tablespoon Pimiento, drained and finely diced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Finely diced White Onion or Shallot (optional)
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon Erythritol or Monk Fruit Sweetener
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt (Kosher or Sea Salt)
  • ⅛ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Textural Ingredients: If using whole pickles instead of relish, finely mince 3 tablespoons worth. Drain and finely dice the pimiento (if using). Finely mince the white onion or shallot.
  2. Combine Spices: In a tiny bowl, whisk together the sweetener, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. This helps ensure the dry ingredients mix evenly without clumping.
  3. Form the Wet Base: Place the 1 cup of mayonnaise in the medium mixing bowl. Add the sugar-free ketchup, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar.
  4. Whisk Smooth: Using a small whisk or spatula, thoroughly combine the wet base ingredients until the mixture is uniform and light pink in colour.
  5. Incorporate Seasoning: Add the pre-mixed dry spices to the mayonnaise base. Stir until fully integrated, ensuring no dry clumps remain.
  6. Add Diced Ingredients: Gently fold in the pickle relish, diced pimiento, and minced onion/shallot. Stir just until they are evenly distributed throughout the dressing.
  7. Taste and Adjust: Taste the dressing and adjust the flavour profile if needed. Add more lemon juice for tang, salt for richness, or sweetener if the dressing is too tart.
  8. Transfer and Chill: Transfer the dressing to an airtight container or jar. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes. This chilling time is vital as it allows the flavours to deepen and meld, resulting in a far superior taste and texture.