Best 6 Homemade Thousand Island Dressing Recipes

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Thousand Island dressing is a classic American dressing that is sweet, tangy, and creamy. It is made with mayonnaise, ketchup, chili sauce, minced onion, minced green pepper, minced hard-boiled egg, and sweet pickle relish. It is often served on salads, burgers, and sandwiches.

This article provides three recipes for homemade Thousand Island dressing. The first recipe is a classic version of the dressing. The second recipe is a lightened-up version that uses Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. The third recipe is a vegan version that uses plant-based mayonnaise and no eggs.

All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. You can adjust the amount of sweetness, tanginess, and creaminess by adding or subtracting ingredients. You can also add other ingredients, such as chopped bacon, crumbled blue cheese, or chopped nuts, to create your own unique version of Thousand Island dressing.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

MAMA'S ICEBERG WEDGE WIH HOMEMADE THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



Mama's Iceberg Wedge Wih Homemade Thousand Island Dressing image

This recipe is from Paula Deen. I made it to go with a simple beef tenderloin and it was a perfect accompaniment. Even if you aren't a HUGE tomato fan, do sprinkle a few on. The combination of all of these ingredients is what makes this such a successful yet simple dish.

Provided by Barenakedchef

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup ketchup
1 hard-boiled egg, peeled and very finely chopped
1/4 cup dill pickle relish
salt and pepper
lemon pepper seasoning
1 small head iceberg lettuce
crumbled bacon, for serving
roma tomato, diced finely (optional)

Steps:

  • For Dressing: Whisk mayo, ketchup, egg, relish and seasonings.
  • To assemble salad: Cut lettuce into 4 wedges, taking out any hard pieces. Place each on a plate and top with dressing, bacon and tomato.

HOMEMADE THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING OVER ICEBERG LETTUCE



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Make and share this Homemade Thousand Island Dressing over Iceberg Lettuce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by foodart

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, Best Food
1/3 cup catsup
1/3 cup relish, sweet pickled
salt
1 iceberg lettuce, large wedge
2 tomatoes, wedge
1 walla walla onion, thin sliced

Steps:

  • Combine eggs, mayonnaise, catsup, pickled relishes and salt ingredients in medium bowl and into the refrigerator for an hour.
  • Place the iceberg wedge onto each salad plate and tomatoes slice and onion on each side and top with Thousand Island dressing.

HOMEMADE THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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"This creamy dressing has a fresh taste that complements any tossed salad," says field editor Elizabeth Hunter of Prosperity, South Carolina.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
3 tablespoons chili sauce
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
Sugar substitute equivalent to 3/4 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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.

Tips:

  • Using fresh ingredients, especially for the mayonnaise and ketchup, will give your dressing a much better flavor than using store-bought.
  • If you don't have any sweet pickle relish, you can substitute chopped sweet pickles or even dill pickles.
  • Feel free to adjust the proportions of the ingredients to suit your own taste. For example, if you like a tangier dressing, you can add more lemon juice or vinegar.
  • Thousand Island dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Just be sure to shake it well before using.
  • Thousand Island dressing is a great dip for vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and cucumbers. It's also a delicious topping for burgers, sandwiches, and salads.

Conclusion:

Homemade Thousand Island dressing is a delicious and versatile condiment that's easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dressing that's perfect for dipping, topping, or spreading. So next time you're looking for a new dressing to try, give this Thousand Island recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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