Best 6 Homemade Thousand Island Salad Dressing Recipes

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Thousand Island dressing is a classic American salad dressing that is creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet. It is made with a base of mayonnaise and ketchup, and typically includes other ingredients such as minced onion, chopped pickles, hard-boiled eggs, and chopped parsley. Thousand Island dressing is a versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads, as well as sandwiches, burgers, and other dishes.

This article provides three different recipes for homemade Thousand Island dressing. The first recipe is a classic Thousand Island dressing that uses mayonnaise, ketchup, minced onion, chopped pickles, hard-boiled eggs, and chopped parsley. The second recipe is a lightened-up version of Thousand Island dressing that uses Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. The third recipe is a vegan Thousand Island dressing that uses tofu instead of mayonnaise.

All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you like your Thousand Island dressing classic, lightened-up, or vegan, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love. So grab your ingredients and let's get started!

Let's cook with our recipes!

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

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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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
3/4 cup prepared or homemade mayonnaise
1/4 cup bottled chili sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 1/2 tablespoons minced onion
2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1/2 hard-cooked large egg, pushed through a sieve or finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Make a paste with the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt by crushing them with the side of a chef's knife. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the garlic, mayonnaise, chili sauce, ketchup, onion, relish and egg until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Use now or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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.

THOUSAND ISLAND SALAD DRESSING



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This comforting homemade dressing is chock-full of tasty ingredients, including chopped onion, celery and hard-cooked eggs. It's a delightful topping for any crisp green salad. -Kim Orr, West Grove, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chili sauce
2 hard-boiled large eggs, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
4-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
Salad greens

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have sweet pickle relish, you can use dill pickle relish instead.
  • You can adjust the amount of mayonnaise and sour cream to your liking.
  • If you want a thinner dressing, add a little milk or water.
  • If you want a thicker dressing, add more mayonnaise or sour cream.
  • Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Serve the dressing immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later use.

Conclusion:

Thousand Island dressing is a versatile and delicious dressing that can be used on a variety of salads, sandwiches, and burgers. It's easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. By following the tips above, you can make a Thousand Island dressing that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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