Description
If you’ve never made your own Thousand Island Dressing before, this is your sign to try it now. Creamy, tangy, a little sweet, and bursting with flavor, this dressing is unbelievably easy to make with ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. It’s perfect for jazzing up salads, slathering on sandwiches, or using as a dip for fries or veggies. Whether you’re hunting for quick lunch fixes, healthy snack ideas, or easy dinner upgrades, this versatile homemade condiment has you covered. From salad dressings to burger sauces—this is the easy recipe you’ll keep coming back to.
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
optional: few dashes hot sauce
Instructions
1. Measure and prepare all ingredients for quick assembly.
2. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and ketchup. Stir until smooth.
3. Add sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, and mustard. Mix well.
4. Stir in paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
5. Add hot sauce if using, and mix until evenly blended.
6. Transfer to a jar or container with a lid.
7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
8. Stir before each use and enjoy with salads, sandwiches, or as a dip.
Notes
Always chill the dressing before serving for best flavor.
Use high-quality mayonnaise for the creamiest texture and best taste.
Finely chop pickles if substituting for relish to keep the texture smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg