Best 4 1000 Island Potato Salad Recipes

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Potato salad, a classic picnic and party dish, is easily transported and enjoyed by people of all ages. The 1000 Island variation of this dish adds a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor to the traditional mayonnaise-based dressing. With its combination of red bliss potatoes, celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, and 1000 Island dressing, this salad is both visually appealing and bursting with flavor. Whether you're looking for a side dish for your next potluck or a quick and easy weeknight meal, 1000 Island potato salad is sure to satisfy.

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

1000 ISLAND POTATO SALAD



1000 Island Potato Salad image

This is the potato salad my mom always made while I was growing up, and it is SOOO good! I always get asked for the recipe when I bring it to parties.

Provided by SusanShare

Categories     Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 18-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 potatoes, cooked, peeled and diced
6 hard-boiled eggs, diced
1 sweet onion, diced small
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup sweet gherkin, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup thousand island dressing
1/4 cup French dressing
1/4 cup mustard
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the potatoes, eggs, onion, clery and pickles in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.
  • Add the dressing mixture in small amounts to the potato mixture and stir gently.
  • Keep adding dressing mixture in small amounts to taste - you may not use the entire batch. Leftovers make great deviled eggs!
  • This is best when prepared the day before and allowed to refrigerate overnight.

ROASTED THOUSAND ISLAND POTATOES



Roasted Thousand Island Potatoes image

These potatoes, while mild, are perfect for a flavor-packed main dish. You know when you have a main dish that is the star of the show? You want sides that taste great but don't compete. Try these. Quick and easy.

Provided by FrackFamily5 CA->CT

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Roasted Potato Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 pounds golden potatoes, scrubbed and diced
½ cup Thousand Island dressing (such as Ken's®)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a large sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • Spread potatoes out on the pan. Spread dressing over the top; coat all the potatoes with the dressing.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip potatoes and bake until brown and crisp, 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 374.9 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

THOUSAND ISLAND SALAD DRESSING



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For a lower-fat version, replace the sour cream with low-fat plain Greek yogurt.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. Whisk in ketchup and relish. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 1 g

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 a variety of potatoes. This will give your potato salad a more interesting flavor and texture. Some good options include red potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, and baby potatoes.
  • Cook the potatoes until they are tender but still hold their shape. This will prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Cool the potatoes completely before adding them to the salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a creamy dressing. This will help to bind the salad together and make it more flavorful. Some good options include mayonnaise, sour cream, and yogurt.
  • Add some crunch to the salad. This can be done by adding celery, onion, or roasted nuts.
  • Season the salad to taste. This may include adding salt, pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

1000 Island potato salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect 1000 Island potato salad that will be a hit at your next gathering.

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