Homemade Thousand Island Dressing Recipe

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Learn how to make Baba's famous Thousand Island Dressing from scratch. This creamy and tangy dressing is perfect for salads, sandwiches, and as a dip. Made with simple ingredients, this recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious dressing that will elevate your dishes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, minced onion, white vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Stir well to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning as per your preference.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Serve chilled and enjoy with your favorite salads, sandwiches, or as a dip.

Interesting Facts

  • Thousand Island Dressing is said to have originated in the Thousand Islands region between the United States and Canada.
  • The dressing's signature pink color comes from the combination of ketchup and mayonnaise.
  • Thousand Island Dressing gained popularity in the early 20th century and became a staple in American cuisine.