Best 9 Original Louis Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the Original Louis Dressing, a culinary masterpiece that has captivated taste buds for generations. This iconic dressing, originating from the renowned Original Louis Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut, has garnered widespread acclaim for its unique blend of tangy, sweet, and savory notes. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover not just one, but a treasure trove of dressing variations, each offering a distinct flavor profile to elevate your culinary creations. From the classic Original Louis Dressing to its zesty Lemon Louis variation and the creamy Thousand Island rendition, this article presents a symphony of flavors that will transform your meals into gourmet experiences. Get ready to tantalize your palate with a dressing that has stood the test of time, leaving an indelible mark on the culinary landscape.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC LOUIS DRESSING



Classic Louis Dressing image

This is the classic sauce with a seafood salad

Provided by BigOven Cooks

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup Mayonnaise low fat
1/2 cup seafood cocktail sauce
1 tb Parsley fresh, minced
1 teaspoon Lemon juice fresh squeezed
1 ts Horseradish prepared
1/2 teaspoon Onion grated
1/8 ts Salt
1/8 ts Pepper

Steps:

  • Stir ingredients together. Cover and chill. Makes 1-1/2 cups. Good as a salad dressing or dip, wonderful with boiled shrimp as an alternative to ketchup-based dip, and fantastic with Onion Mums. Adapted from recipe by Hellmanns Mayonnaise. Each (2 Tbs) serving contains: Cals: 88, FatCals: 59, TotalFat: 7g SatFat: 1g, PolyFat: 4g, MonoFat: 2g Chol: 5mg, Na: 284mg, K: 54mg TotCarbs: 7g, Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 3g NetCarbs: 7g, protein: 0g

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 13.1032112847222 g, Carbohydrate 9.58961401047516 g, Cholesterol 10.192 mg, Fiber 0.0598609371187579 g, Protein 0.389315295141464 g, SaturatedFat 1.92278902083333 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (41g), Sodium 280.421340277785 mg, Sugar 9.5297530733564 g, TransFat 0.590201201388891 g

CRAB LOUIE SALAD



Crab Louie Salad image

This is a variation of the classic salad. Get your hands on the freshest Dungeness crab possible. It takes a little time to put this salad together, but for an elegant lunch it really pays off!

Provided by sonjagroset

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 47m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound cooked Dungeness crabmeat
1 head Bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup sliced English cucumber
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove asparagus and and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Pat dry.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, ketchup, relish, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl to make the dressing.
  • Toss crabmeat, lettuce, cucumber, and celery together in a large bowl with dressing to taste. Pile salad mixture evenly onto 4 plates; add equal portions of asparagus, avocado, tomatoes, and eggs. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 135.1 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 516.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

CRAB LOUIE SALAD



Crab Louie Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pint mayonnaise
1/2 pint tomato ketchup
1/2 cup sweet relish
1/2 cup chopped black olives
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
8 to 12 ounces fresh picked Dungeness crabmeat
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced lengthwise thinly
3 tomatoes, quartered
1/2 pound asparagus spears, cooked.

Steps:

  • To make dressing, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, olives, and eggs.
  • Make a bed of iceberg lettuce on a large plate. Top with crab, avocado, tomatoes, and asparagus. Drizzle with Louie dressing

SHRIMP LOUIE SALAD



Shrimp Louie Salad image

The Louie salad is a California original that is usually served with shrimp or crab. My twist is to saute the shrimp, but you can also poach and chill them like the original. If using crab, just substitute cooked canned crab.

Provided by Jet Tila

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup olive oil mayonnaise
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
1 pound (12- to 15-count) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 hearts romaine lettuce, washed and torn
2 ripe Roma tomatoes, cut into 6 wedges
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 ripe avocado, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the dressing: Whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • For the salad: To make medium-boiled eggs, put the eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath. Remove the shells once cool and quarter each egg lengthwise.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high. Put the shrimp to a medium bowl, sprinkle with the Old Bay Seasoning and toss to coat. Swirl the oil into the skillet, then stir in the shrimp and cook, tossing occasionally, just until pink and firm, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and reserve.
  • Put the lettuce, tomato, cucumber and avocado in a second large bowl. Season with 1 pinch each salt and pepper. Dress with about 1/2 cup of the dressing and toss gently to coat the vegetables. Divide onto 4 plates and arrange the shrimp and medium-boiled eggs on top before serving. Serve the remaining dressing on the side.

CRAB AND SHRIMP LOUIS



Crab and Shrimp Louis image

This California original of seafood atop fresh greens is defined, in part, by its creamy Thousand Island dressing. If you wish, you can use either all shrimp or all crab meat.

Provided by Scotty

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 eggs
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
¼ cucumber, thinly sliced
½ pound crabmeat
8 ounces cooked shrimp
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
⅔ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup hot chile sauce
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • Evenly divide the lettuce, cucumbers, crab, shrimp, avocado, tomatoes and eggs between 4 salad plates.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, chili sauce, relish, salt and pepper. Spoon dressing over the salad and garnish with parsley and lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 352.3 mg, Fat 43.2 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 700.7 mg, Sugar 6 g

CRAB LOUIE SALAD LETTUCE CUPS



Crab Louie Salad Lettuce Cups image

This take on the retro classic is a fun way to start a holiday dinner party. The recipe makes more Louie dressing than you think you might need-but that's a good thing.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Appetizer     Christmas     Salad     Crab     Avocado     Capers     Horseradish     Lettuce     Tomato     New Year's Eve     Christmas Eve

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 scallions, finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup-based chili sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over, drained
2 heads Boston Bibb or butter lettuce, separated into leaves
2 avocados, cut into 1/2" cubes
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved, quartered if large
4 teaspoons capers, drained
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Whisk scallions, mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Toss crabmeat and 1/2 cup dressing in a medium bowl.
  • Divide lettuce leaves among plates (2-3 leaves on each). Divide crab mixture, avocado, and tomatoes among cups. Drizzle dressing over, then top with capers and parsley. Serve with additional dressing alongside.
  • Do Ahead
  • Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.

LOUIE DRESSING (FOR SEAFOOD SALADS OR REUBEN SANDWICHES)



Louie Dressing (For Seafood Salads or Reuben Sandwiches) image

One of my favorite memories of going to a restaurant when I was growing up was getting to order a Shrimp Louie or Crab Louie from someplace like the Reuben E. Lee. It wasn't until later in life that I discovered the joy of a well-crafted Reuben sandwich (no relation to the restaurant mentioned earlier), which later in life became one of our highest-rated sandwiches in our deli. This Louie dressing will make either of these better than simple Thousand Island or Russian.

Provided by Rare Affaire

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise (Use a good variety, not a diet substitute. Deli Mayonnaise (Recipe With Tutorial) is best.)
2 tablespoons chili sauce (the red "cocktail sauce" type such as Homade or Heinz)
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce (We prefer Caravelle)
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a non-reactive bowl, mix mayo, red chile sauce, sweet chile sauce, seasoned salt, sugar, onion granules, and half the lemon juice.
  • Chill and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, and remaining lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.5, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 354.9, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 0.6

LOUIS DRESSING



Louis Dressing image

Good as a salad dressing or dip, wonderful with boiled shrimp as an alternative to ketchup-based dip, and fantastic with Onion Mums. Recipe from Hellmann's Mayonnaise.

Provided by Moe Larry Cheese

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 CUPS

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon onion, grated
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Stir ingredients together.
  • Cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 707.6, Fat 55.5, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 46.6, Sodium 1851.4, Carbohydrate 50.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 11.9, Protein 5.2

CRAB LOUIS



Crab Louis image

Categories     No-Cook     Crab     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

For dressing
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup-based chili sauce
1/4 cup minced scallion
2 tablespoons minced green olives
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon bottled horseradish
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 lb jumbo lump crabmeat
Iceberg lettuce, shredded
Capers
Tomato wedges
Hard-boiled egg
Lemon

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, chili sauce, scallion, green olives, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, bottled horseradish, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pick over crabmeat, then divide among 4 plates lined with shredded iceberg lettuce. Garnish with capers and wedges of tomato, hard-boiled egg, and lemon and serve with dressing.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dressing.
  • Taste the dressing as you make it and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Everyone has different preferences, so feel free to add more or less of any ingredient until you find the perfect balance of flavors.
  • Let the dressing sit for at least 30 minutes before using. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Store the dressing in a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Use the dressing on salads, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce for vegetables or chicken.

Conclusion:

Original Louis dressing is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a classic salad dressing or something new and exciting, Original Louis dressing is a great choice.

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