Homemade Thousand Island Dressing Recipe

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Homemade Thousand Island Dressing Recipe
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15mins
Recipe by Administrator
Published on September 09, 2023

Learn how to make your own creamy and tangy Thousand Island dressing from scratch. This recipe is easy to follow and yields a flavorful dressing that is perfect for salads, sandwiches, and dipping. With simple ingredients like mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish, you can have a zesty dressing in just a few minutes. Impress your family and friends with this homemade version that tastes better than any store-bought dressing.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, onion, green bell pepper, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Stir well to mix all the ingredients together.
  3. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper according to your preference.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Serve the Thousand Island dressing chilled and enjoy it on your favorite salads, sandwiches, or as a dip!

Interesting Facts

  • Thousand Island dressing gets its name from the Thousand Islands region, which is located along the border of the United States and Canada in the St. Lawrence River.
  • This dressing became popular in the early 20th century and has since become a classic topping for burgers and salads.
  • Some variations of Thousand Island dressing include the addition of chopped hard-boiled eggs or chopped olives for extra flavor and texture.