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Homemade Thousand Island Dressing

Made with just a handful of ingredients, this Thousand Island Dressing tastes a thousand times better than any store-bought version! Make this homemade salad dressing in minutes and add to salads, sandwiches, burgers, or use as a dipping sauce!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade salad dressing, homemade thousand island dressing, thousand island dressing recipe
Servings: 8 (2 tablespoons per serving, makes 1 cup total)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet Vidalia onion , finely diced
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar (or lemon juice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Whisk all the ingredients together in a small mixing bowl.
  • Use as desired.
  • While you can use it immediately, I recommend making this 24 hours in advance so that the flavors have time to meld. Stir or shake before serving.

Notes

Homemade Thousand Island dressing should be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight jar. It will keep for up to a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg