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Creamy homemade ranch dressing with herbs and spices.

Thousand Island Dressing

Creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet, this classic Thousand Island Dressing comes together in minutes with pantry staples—perfect for salads, burgers, sandwiches, and as a dip. Fresher and more customizable than store-bought.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 16 tablespoon
Calories 60 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or vegan mayo)
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (or dill for tangier)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced onion (optional, classic texture)
  • 1 tablespoon grated hard-boiled egg (optional, traditional)
  • few dashes hot sauce or pinch paprika (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, stir together mayonnaise and ketchup until smooth and evenly blended.
  • Fold in sweet pickle relish, then add vinegar. Start with the listed amount and adjust to taste.
  • Season with onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Taste and fine-tune sweetness or tang as desired.
  • For a deli-style texture and richer flavor, stir in finely minced onion and/or grated hard-boiled egg (optional).
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  • Stir before serving. Use as a salad dressing, burger/sandwich spread, or dipping sauce for fries and veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 180mgSugar: 2g
Keyword Burger Sauce, Dipping Sauce, Homemade Dressing, Salad Dressing, Thousand Island Dressing, Vegan Option
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