Description
This creamy, tangy, and sweet Thousand Island Dressing is a nostalgic favorite that transforms everything from salads to sandwiches. With simple pantry ingredients like mayonnaise, ketchup, and pickle relish, this easy recipe comes together in minutes and beats anything store-bought. Whether you need a quick salad topping, a burger spread, or a dipping sauce for fries, this dressing delivers flavor with zero fuss. Perfect for anyone searching for easy dinner ideas, quick condiments, or a versatile food recipe to upgrade their meals.
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon finely minced onion
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped (optional)
Dash of hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
1. Finely chop onion, pickles (if not using relish), and hard-boiled egg (if using).
2. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and ketchup until smooth and uniform.
3. Stir in relish, minced onion, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and paprika.
4. Add hot sauce for heat, if desired.
5. Gently fold in the egg for extra texture (optional).
6. Transfer to an airtight jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.
7. Stir before serving and enjoy as dressing, dip, or sandwich spread.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat mayonnaise to get that rich, creamy base.
Always chill the dressing before serving — the flavor intensifies with time.
Swap sweet relish with chopped dill pickles for a tangier variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg