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Mayonnaise Dressing
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Lighter commercial mayo-style dressing; 1:1 swap in sandwiches and salads, slightly sweeter
10.0
gluten-free mayonnaise
substitute.
8 gluten-free substitutes for mayonnaise — top pick Mayonnaise Dressing at 100% function match.
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02
Creamy Dressing
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Ranch-style creamy dressing; 1:1 swap in sandwiches and chicken salad, adds herb flavor
10.0
03
Cream Cheese
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Soften to room temperature; richer and tangier, works in dips and chicken salads
7.5
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04
Sour Cream
7.51:1
Tangy and thick; works 1:1 in dips and baked potatoes, less rich than mayo
7.5
05
Hummus
6.71 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Creamy spread, very different flavor
6.7
06
Plain Yogurt
5.01 cup : 1 cup
Thin with milk if needed; tangy and mild, lower fat swap in dressings and dips
5.0
07
Avocado
5.01 cup : 1 cup
Mash ripe avocado; creamy healthy swap in sandwiches and tuna salad, less tangy
5.0
08
Greek Yogurt
5.01:1
Qualitative substitution — adjust to taste
5.0
pitfalls to avoid
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Creamy Dressing: Herb seasoning from dressing changes the dish
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Cream Cheese: Much denser; thin with milk for mayo consistency
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Sour Cream: Tangy dairy flavor replaces mayo's neutral richness
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Hummus: Chickpea-tahini flavor, not neutral egg-oil
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Avocado: No tang or egginess; creamy but very mild