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Best Thousand Island Dressing – Easy & Delicious

Creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet, this homemade Thousand Island Dressing is perfect for salads, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Made with simple pantry staples like mayonnaise, ketchup, and relish, this quick and easy recipe will elevate your meals with its fresh, bold flavor. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to store-bought again!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 cups of dressing
Course: Condiments, Dressing
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • Juice from half a lemon
  • 2 tablespoons relish sweet or dill
  • 3 tablespoons diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
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Method
 

Combine Ingredients:
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, relish, diced onion, garlic powder, salt, and paprika.
Mix Thoroughly:
  1. Stir the ingredients together with a whisk or spoon until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Ensure all the spices and ingredients are fully incorporated.
Taste and Adjust:
  1. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more lemon juice for tanginess or a pinch of paprika for a smoky flavor.
Chill:
  1. Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This step allows the flavors to meld together.
Serve:
  1. Use the dressing as a topping for salads, burgers, or sandwiches, or serve it as a dipping sauce for fries and veggies.

Notes

  • Storage Tips: Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Customization Options:
    • For a healthier version, substitute regular mayonnaise with low-fat mayo or Greek yogurt.
    • If you prefer a sweeter dressing, use sweet relish. For more tang, opt for dill relish.
    • Add a dash of hot sauce for a spicy kick.
  • Make It Vegan: Use a plant-based mayo to create a vegan-friendly Thousand Island Dressing.
  • Serving Ideas: This dressing works wonderfully as a topping for Reuben sandwiches, as a dip for fried shrimp, or as a sauce for wraps and burgers.

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