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Thousand Island Dressing

Creamy Thousand Island Dressing: Simple & Customizable Delight

This Homemade Thousand Island Dressing is a classic that shines, offering creamy texture and zesty flavor, perfect for salads, sandwiches, and dips.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup can substitute with tomato paste, sugar, and vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar or lemon juice for a fresher twist
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar can consider honey or agave syrup for a natural sweetener
  • 1/4 cup Pickle Relish choose sweet or dill based on preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder or finely minced fresh onion for stronger flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coarse Kosher Salt adjust to fit dietary needs
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika opt for smoked paprika for smokiness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground White Pepper black pepper can be used as substitute

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Thousand Island Dressing
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, start by adding mayonnaise, ketchup, white vinegar, and sugar. Then, mix in pickle relish, onion powder, coarse kosher salt, sweet paprika, and ground white pepper.
  2. Using a whisk, vigorously combine the ingredients for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and well blended.
  3. Once your dressing is smoothly mixed, cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the mixture to an airtight container. Chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. After chilling, give your Thousand Island Dressing a taste test. Adjust flavors to your preference.
  5. Now that your Thousand Island Dressing is ready, serve it over salads, on sandwiches, or as a dip for veggies and chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Chilling allows flavors to deepen and blend beautifully. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

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