Thousand Island Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
435 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Thousand Island Dressing
Description
This Thousand Island Dressing blends mayonnaise and sour cream with ketchup and sweet pickle relish, imparting a creamy texture with a bright, slightly sweet note. Finely diced red onion and minced garlic build layers of mild pungency, while white vinegar and granulated sugar balance acidity and sweetness. The seasoning with salt and black pepper rounds the flavors.
The preparation involves combining all ingredients and chilling the mixture for several hours to allow flavors to meld, enhancing the overall taste and texture. The resulting sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for about a week.
This dressing lends itself to many uses: as a salad dressing for a rich finish, a creamy condiment for burgers and sandwiches including chicken or veggie varieties, or as a dip for vegetables, chips, or breadsticks. Variations include omitting relish and sugar for a Russian dressing style or adding spices for heat.
Freezing is generally not recommended due to the mayonnaise and sour cream base, which may separate. However, if freezing is necessary, omit mayonnaise when freezing and stir it in after thawing, though texture will vary slightly.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 Tablespoons ketchup
- 2 Tablespoons pickle relish sweet
- 2 Tablespoons red onion , finely diced
- 1 Tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Combine: add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well.
- 2. Chill for several hours or store in refrigerator for about a week.
- 3. Serve on just about anything! See a list of ideas below.
Notes
- Make the dressing up to 2 days in advance and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- Freezing is not recommended, but if needed, freeze without mayonnaise and add it after thawing to preserve texture.
- Use the dressing on salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, or as a dip for veggies and snacks.
- Variations include adjusting ingredients for Russian dressing, adding spices for heat, or substituting vegan mayonnaise for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1597mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 677IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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