Best 8 Best Homemade Thousand Island Dressing Recipes

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Thousand Island dressing is a classic American dressing that is a popular choice for salads, sandwiches, and burgers. It is made with a base of mayonnaise and ketchup, and typically contains a variety of other ingredients such as relish, chopped vegetables, and spices. Thousand Island dressing is a versatile dressing that can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Thousand Island dressing to add to your next meal, read on to find the best recipes with step-by-step instructions.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

AUTHENTIC THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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Many variations of this recipe exist, but this version has been a favorite in Alexandria Bay, NY (the Heart of The Thousand Islands) for nearly 50 years.

Provided by A Local 1000 Islander

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Thousand Island Dressing

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 eggs
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ cup white vinegar
1 pinch ground cloves
1 quart mayonnaise
¾ cup sweet pickle relish
½ cup chopped black olives
½ cup diced red bell pepper

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the chopped eggs, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, vinegar, cloves, mayonnaise, relish, olives and red pepper until evenly blended. Chill and serve spooned over fresh greens. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 45.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 499.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

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.

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.

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 Alton Brown

Categories     condiment

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons mustard powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon sweet relish
1 tablespoon finely chopped green olives
1 jalapeno, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine yogurt, vegetable oil, tomato sauce, lemon juice, mustard powder, sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until blended. Add onion, sweet relish, olives, and jalapeno and whisk to combine evenly. Chill 1 hour.

THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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Creamy and just a wee bit spicy, this classic dressing is the finishing touch that will make your salad creations irresistible.

Yield Serves 10; 2 tablespoons per serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/2 cup Chili Sauce (page 276), or 1/2 cup no-salt-added ketchup plus dash of red hot-pepper sauce
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
White of 1 large hardcooked egg, finely chopped (yolk discarded)
1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Dash of pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  • (Per serving)
  • Calories: 30
  • Total fat: 1.0g
  • Saturated: 0.0g
  • Trans: 0.0g
  • Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
  • Monounsaturated: 0.0g
  • Cholesterol: 1mg
  • Sodium: 47mg
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugars: 4g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Calcium: 29mg
  • Potassium: 106mg
  • Free

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the dressing will taste. This is especially true for the mayonnaise, ketchup, and vinegar.
  • Adjust the flavors to your liking: The recipe is a starting point, so feel free to adjust the flavors to your liking. If you like a sweeter dressing, add more ketchup or sugar. If you like a tangier dressing, add more vinegar or lemon juice. If you like a spicier dressing, add some cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
  • Let the dressing chill before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop. If you're short on time, you can serve the dressing immediately, but it will be best if you let it chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Use the dressing on salads, sandwiches, or burgers: Thousand Island dressing is a versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's especially good on salads, sandwiches, and burgers.

Conclusion:

Thousand Island dressing is a classic dressing that is easy to make at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious dressing that is perfect for salads, sandwiches, and burgers. So next time you're looking for a tasty dressing, give this Thousand Island dressing recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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