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A spoonful of Thousand Island dressing being drizzled over a fresh green salad.
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Thousand Island Dressing Recipe

This homemade Thousand Island Dressing is ready to eat just after mixing, but tastes even better when it's had a change to chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour (overnight is ideal).
Prep Time5 minutes
Chill Time (optional)1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Condiment, Dressing, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: burger sauce, easy salad dressing, homemade thousand island dressing, ketchup mayo dressing, thousand island dressing recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 tablespoon finely minced white onion
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your preference.
    All ingredients for Thousand Island dressing—mayonnaise, ketchup, minced onion, relish, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper—measured and arranged in small bowls.
  • Taste and adjust the seasonings to your preference, then cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
    All ingredients for Thousand Island dressing—mayonnaise, ketchup, minced onion, relish, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper—in a large glass measuring cup.
  • Serve as a dressing, dip, or sandwich spread.
    Freshly mixed Thousand Island dressing with visible flecks of onion and relish.

Notes

  • Yield and servings: This recipe makes approx. 1 cup of dressing, or 8 servings (2 tablespoons per serving).
  • Make it chunky or smooth: For a smoother texture, blend the dressing in a food processor. Prefer it chunky? Just mix by hand and leave the onion and relish as-is.
  • Add heat: Stir in a dash of hot sauce or finely chopped pickled jalapeños for a spicy kick.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir well before each use.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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