Best 9 Best Homemade Thousand Island Dressing Recipes

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Thousand Island dressing is a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet dressing that is perfect for salads, sandwiches, and burgers. It is made with a base of mayonnaise, ketchup, and sweet pickle relish, and often includes other ingredients such as chopped hard-boiled eggs, chopped onion, and chopped celery. Thousand Island dressing is a popular dressing in the United States and Canada, and can be found in most grocery stores. However, it is also easy to make at home with a few simple ingredients. This article provides two recipes for homemade Thousand Island dressing: a classic recipe and a healthier version made with Greek yogurt. Both recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.

The classic Thousand Island dressing recipe uses mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, chopped hard-boiled eggs, chopped onion, and chopped celery. The healthier version of the dressing uses Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise, and also includes Dijon mustard, fresh dill, and fresh parsley. Both recipes are delicious and versatile, and can be used on a variety of dishes.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE THOUSAND ISLAND SALAD DRESSING



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We love using Thousand Island dressing for salads, dips and sandwiches. It can be made with chili sauce or ketchup, but I like chili sauce because it gives the dressing a little kick. Once you've tried this homemade recipe, you'll never go back to bottled. -Angelia Sukala, Williamsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients until blended. Refrigerate two hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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Creamy, sweet and tangy-Thousand Island Dressing is so good made from scratch. Use it on burgers, Reubens, salads, and more.

Provided by Summer Miller

Categories     Condiment     Sauce

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup yellow onion, minced
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Transfer to a jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator until needed: For best flavor, wait 24 hours for the flavors to meld. The dressing will keep for about a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 281 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 21 g, ServingSize A little more than 1 cup, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

THE BEST THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING YOU'LL EVER HAVE!



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This is Thousand Island at it's freshest, creamiest, most flavorful best. One bite of this and you will be spoiled for life. It's that good.

Provided by Christy Jordan

Categories     Dressing

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups mayonnaise (any kind, just not miracle whip)
2-4 hard boiled eggs (chopped)
3/4 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup pickle relish
a teaspoon or so of minced onion
2.5 ounces diced pimento (a little over half of a 4 oz jar)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir until fully blended. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. If you'd like it a little thinner, you can add a bit of milk. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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Yummy on a Reuben sandwich!

Provided by peekers93

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Thousand Island Dressing

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup sweet pickle relish, or more to taste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish, or more to taste
½ teaspoon paprika, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, and paprika in a bowl; mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 207.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

AUTHENTIC THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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Many variations of this recipe exist, but this version has been a favorite in Alexandria Bay, NY (the Heart of The Thousand Islands) for nearly 50 years.

Provided by A Local 1000 Islander

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Thousand Island Dressing

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 eggs
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ cup white vinegar
1 pinch ground cloves
1 quart mayonnaise
¾ cup sweet pickle relish
½ cup chopped black olives
½ cup diced red bell pepper

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the chopped eggs, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, vinegar, cloves, mayonnaise, relish, olives and red pepper until evenly blended. Chill and serve spooned over fresh greens. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 45.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 499.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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Stirring a little chile paste into an otherwise classic Thousand Island dressing tones down its sweetness slightly, adding a very gentle bite. For something spicier - and for a noticeable pepper punch - substitute up to 2 tablespoons chile sauce for ketchup. Or, for something sweeter and more mellow, leave out the chile sauce entirely. Other great additions here include a dash or two of Worcestershire sauce or a spoonful of mustard.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     sauces and gravies

Time 15m

Yield 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise
3 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 tablespoons chile paste, such as Sriracha, plus more to taste (optional)
2 tablespoons sweet relish
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
Pinch of kosher salt (Diamond Crystal), plus more to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Taste and add more salt, vinegar and chile paste, if needed. Use sauce immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
  • Use as a salad dressing for sturdy, juicy greens, like an iceberg wedge or shredded cabbage, or instead of straight mayonnaise in potato salad, egg salad or tuna salad. Use it to top hard-cooked eggs, hot dogs or avocados. Spread in sandwiches, especially a tomato sandwich or a BLT.

HOMEMADE THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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Five minutes and a little chilling time in the fridge, and you've got a tangy, zesty, "secret" sauce that's equally at home on a burger as it is over a salad. Far less expensive than store-bought and it tastes, well, a thousand times better!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Categories     Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons finely diced onion ((I use red onion but yellow or white would work just fine))
1/4 teaspoon finely minced garlic ((about half of a small clove))
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
2-3 dashes Tabasco sauce ((optional))

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to a small bowl and mix well. Taste and add additional salt if desired. Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve.
  • Keeps refrigerated for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Calories 57 kcal, Sugar 3 g, Sodium 273 mg, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg

THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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Make and share this Thousand Island Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Graybert

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon white onion, finely minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well.
  • Place dressing in a covered container and refrigerate for several hours, stirring occasionally, so that the sugar dissolves and the flavors blend.

BEST HOMEMADE THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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This was a dressing my mother would make and put on the table to get my brother to eat green beans and salad.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 1h3m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 hard-cooked egg (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix every thing together. Can be served immediately although is better if it chills for an hour or more.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better the dressing will taste. If you can, use homegrown tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions.
  • Don't skimp on the mayonnaise. Thousand Island dressing is traditionally made with a generous amount of mayonnaise. This gives it its rich, creamy texture.
  • Add some sweetness. Thousand Island dressing typically has a slightly sweet flavor. You can add sweetness with sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
  • Add some acidity. The acidity in Thousand Island dressing helps to balance out the sweetness and richness. You can add acidity with vinegar, lemon juice, or lime juice.
  • Add some herbs and spices. Herbs and spices can add a lot of flavor to Thousand Island dressing. Some popular herbs and spices to use include paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • Chill the dressing before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together and will make the dressing more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Thousand Island dressing is a versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is especially popular on salads, sandwiches, and burgers. It can also be used as a dip for vegetables or chips. With its creamy texture, slightly sweet flavor, and tangy acidity, Thousand Island dressing is sure to please everyone at your table.

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