Whether you’re dressing up a salad or slathering it on a burger, Thousand Island brings a punch of flavor that’s downright irresistible. Creamy mayo meets tangy ketchup along with the pop of diced pickles and a sprinkle of zesty onions in this recipe for Thousand Island salad dressing.
Thousand Island Salad Dressing
Want to know how to make your own Thousand Island dressing? It’s still a popular dressing for good reason. Thousand Island was the salad dressing most often seen on the table in my childhood.
And while this zesty-sweet old-fashioned dressing will never replace our beloved ranch, it’s nostalgic for me. Whenever it’s on hand, I can’t resist using it.
Did you know that you can turn Thousand Island salad dressing into Russian dressing? Add ½ teaspoon of plain or sweet paprika and 2 teaspoons of horseradish to the recipe below. Feel free to adjust both to taste.
We use Thousand Island or Russian dressing on these Reuben Sliders and in this Corned Beef Dip. Both of which disappear about as quickly as I can serve them!
What Is In Thousand Island Dressing?
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:
- mayonnaise
- ketchup
- yellow onion
- sweet pickle relish
- Worcestershire sauce
- lemon juice
- kosher salt
Thousand Island Dressing Recipe
Combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, onion, pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk to combine.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve. For best results, allow the dressing to rest in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours, to allow the flavors to meld, before serving.
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Servings: 12 (2) tablespoon servings
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Combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, onion, pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk to combine.
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Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve. For best results, allow the dressing to rest in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours, to allow the flavors to meld, before serving.
Want to turn your Thousand Island dressing into Russian dressing? Add ½ teaspoon of plain or sweet paprika and 2 teaspoons of horseradish. Adjust both to taste.
Calories: 133kcal · Carbohydrates: 2g · Protein: 0.2g · Fat: 14g · Saturated Fat: 2g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3g · Trans Fat: 0.03g · Cholesterol: 8mg · Sodium: 216mg · Potassium: 16mg · Fiber: 0.04g · Sugar: 1g · Vitamin A: 56IU · Vitamin C: 0.4mg · Calcium: 3mg · Iron: 0.1mg
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