Homemade Thousand Island Dressing
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
1 min
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Cook Time
1 min
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Total Time
2 mins
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Servings
12 servings (2 tbsp each)
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Calories
136 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Thousand Island Dressing
Description
This version of Thousand Island Dressing uses a base of smooth mayonnaise combined with finely chopped bread and butter pickles for texture and sweetness. Ketchup adds a mild tomato flavor and color, while lemon juice or white vinegar introduces brightness and acidity. Minced garlic adds a hint of savory depth. Salt is optional and adjusted to taste.
The ingredients are whisked together until smooth, resulting in a creamy dressing that is ready to use immediately or can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days. The balance of sweet, tangy, and garlicky flavors makes this dressing versatile for enhancing salads, sandwiches, or as a dip.
For best texture, avoid using sweet pickle relish as a substitution since it may be too wet. Chili sauce can be an alternate to ketchup according to preference. This recipe yields approximately 1 1/2 cups, enough for about twelve 2-tablespoon servings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Bread and butter pickles finely chopped (see note 1)
- 1/4 cup ketchup (see note 2)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon) or white vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, pickles, ketchup, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon). Use immediately or refrigerate up to 4 days.
Notes
- Use finely chopped bread and butter pickles instead of sweet pickle relish to prevent excess moisture.
- You may substitute ketchup with chili sauce if preferred for a slightly different flavor.
- Store the dressing covered in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- This recipe yields about 1 1/2 cups, enough for roughly twelve 2-tablespoon servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings (2 tbsp each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 tbsp | |
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 62IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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