Thousand Island Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
62 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Thousand Island Dressing
Description
This Thousand Island Dressing combines mayonnaise and sour cream as a creamy base, with ketchup providing sweetness and vinegar adding a mild tang. Sweet relish or finely diced dill pickle contributes texture and a bit of tangy sweetness, while onion powder and seasoning round out the flavor. Whisking the ingredients together creates a smooth, balanced sauce suitable for various preparations.
The dressing can be used on green salads, wedge salads, as a dip for vegetables or appetizers, and as a flavorful topping for sandwiches and burgers like Reuben sandwiches. Refrigerate the dressing for up to one week to allow flavors to meld and preserve freshness.
For lower-carb options, substitute sugar with sweetener and use finely diced dill pickles instead of sweet relish. Thinning the dressing with milk or buttermilk can adjust consistency if desired. Storing in a tightly sealed container or jar maintains flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons ketchup or chili sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon sweet relish or 1 ½ tablespoons very finely diced dill pickle
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Refrigerate for up to one week.
Notes
- The dressing keeps up to one week refrigerated in a sealed container, making it easy to prepare ahead.
- For a low-carb version, replace sugar with sweetener and use finely diced dill pickles instead of sweet relish.
- This dressing works well as both a salad topping and a dip for vegetables or appetizers.
- To thin out the dressing, add a small amount of milk or buttermilk to reach the desired consistency.
- A mason jar is recommended for mixing and storing the dressing for easy use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 62 | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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