Best 8 Thousand Island Salad Dressing Recipes

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Craving a zesty and versatile dressing to elevate your salads, sandwiches, and burgers? Look no further than Thousand Island dressing! This iconic condiment, with its creamy texture and tangy flavor, is a symphony of mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and a harmonious blend of spices. Thousand Island dressing adds a burst of flavor to any dish, whether it's a classic wedge salad, a juicy burger, or a crispy chicken sandwich.

This article presents a collection of Thousand Island dressing recipes, each offering a unique twist on the classic. From a traditional rendition to variations that incorporate ingredients like Greek yogurt, avocado, and Sriracha, these recipes cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you prefer a tangy, creamy, or spicy dressing, you'll find a recipe here that suits your palate. So, let's dive into the world of Thousand Island dressing and explore the culinary delights it has to offer!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

CHOPPED ROMAINE SALAD WITH THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Salad     Leafy Green     Appetizer     Low Carb     Lunch     Salad Dressing     Mayonnaise     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
1/3 cup bottled chili sauce
1/4 cup chopped drained pimiento
1 large hard-boiled egg, shelled, finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickle
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
Hot pepper sauce
2 medium heads romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped (about 16 cups)

Steps:

  • Combine first 8 ingredients in medium bowl and whisk to blend. Season dressing to taste with hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Place lettuce in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat.

TRISHA'S WEDGE SALAD WITH THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



Trisha's Wedge Salad with Thousand Island Dressing image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons ketchup
Dash of hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Pepper
Chips and pretzels, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Wash the lettuce and remove any damaged or wilted outer leaves. Remove the lettuce core and discard. Cut the head into quarters and set it aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and the ketchup. Add the hot sauce and pepper to taste. Place a lettuce wedge on each serving plate. Drizzle with the dressing. Also serve dressing with chips and pretzels!

CLASSIC ICEBERG SALAD WITH THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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If you want something different on your iceberg lettuce wedge, this is for you.Source: Unknown

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tbsp. pickle relish
1 tbsp. catsup
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. cider vinegar
1 head iceberg lettuce
2 medium tomatoes

Steps:

  • 1. In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, relish, catsup, mustard, sugar, lemon juice and vinegar. Beat with wire whisk til well blended. Remove core from lettuce; cut lettuce into 6 wedges. Put each wedge on salad plate. Cut each tomato into 6 wedges. Arrange 2 wedges on each plate. Spoon some dressing over each lettuce wedge. Pass remaining dressing around. Makes 6 servings.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH SMOKY THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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Simply delightful Southwestern salad dressed with delicious smoky, spicy Thousand Island. A must try!

Provided by Debs Recipes

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 hard-boiled egg
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper (or other color)
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons chipotle chiles in adobo, very finely minced
1/4 teaspoon sugar
16 ounces romaine lettuce leaves, torn (about 12 cups or 1 1/2 ten-ounce bags prepared lettuce)
1 cup large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup frozen corn, at room temperature
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped (or a mix of colors)
4 scallions, thinly sliced (almost 1/4 cup)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 large firm ripe avocado
1 cup Doritos, crushed coarsely then measured (we used Spicy Sweet Chili flavored Doritos)

Steps:

  • Mash hard-boiled egg with fork in a small bowl into very small crumbly pieces. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients.
  • Combine lettuce, tomato, corn, black beans, bell peppers, scallions, and cheese in a large bowl and toss. Add dressing and toss again to coat.
  • To help avocado stay nice & green and Doritos retain crispness, wait until just before serving to toss them into salad. Makes 6 large servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.7, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 57, Sodium 630.3, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 15.3, Sugar 8.9, Protein 15.8

DIANE'S EASY THOUSAND ISLAND SALAD DRESSING



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This is a simple, delicious salad dressing that I got from my friend Diane. I make it every time we have Rueben sandwiches and double it so there's plenty for salad the next day. You'll never buy store bought again after trying this easy recipe. As with most recipes, this tastes better the next day after flavors blend.

Provided by Claudia Dawn

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 3m

Yield 2 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup catsup
1/4 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1/8 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Blend all ingredients together by hand mixing in a bowl.

THOUSAND ISLAND SALAD DRESSING



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

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces plain fat-free yogurt, about 1/2 cup
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1 hard-cooked egg white, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped green peppers or 1 tablespoon sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped dill pickles
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped pimiento
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
2 -3 teaspoons skim milk

Steps:

  • Combine yogurt and chili sauce in a small bowl.
  • Stir in egg white, sweet pepper, onion, pickle, pimiento, and worcestershire sauce or horseradish.
  • Cover and store in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
  • Before serving, stir in enough milk to make dressing of desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8.2, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 44.1, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 0.7

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:

  • For a tangier dressing, use a vinegar with a higher acidity, such as white vinegar or lemon juice.
  • If you like a sweeter dressing, add a tablespoon or two of sugar or honey.
  • For a spicier dressing, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika.
  • For a creamier dressing, add a tablespoon or two of mayonnaise or sour cream.
  • If you're short on time, you can use store-bought mayonnaise instead of making your own.
  • Thousand Island dressing is a great way to add flavor to salads, sandwiches, and burgers.

Conclusion:

Thousand Island dressing is a versatile and delicious dressing that can be used on a variety of dishes. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a homemade version that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a new dressing to try, give Thousand Island a try!

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