Elevate your salad game with this irresistibly creamy homemade Thousand Island dressing served over crisp iceberg lettuce wedges. This quick and easy recipe combines classic pantry staples like mayonnaise, ketchup, and sweet pickle relish with a hint of tangy vinegar, a touch of sugar, and a dash of hot sauce for a flavorful twist. Finely chopped hard-boiled egg adds richness and texture, making this dressing extra decadent. Perfectly chilled and poured generously over fresh iceberg lettuce, this retro-inspired salad delivers the perfect balance of crunch and creaminess. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, and serve as a refreshing appetizer or side dish thatβs sure to impress. Ready in just 15 minutes, this is the ultimate homemade Thousand Island dressing recipe for fans of bold, zesty flavors.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce.
Stir the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Gently fold in the finely chopped hard-boiled egg into the dressing for added richness and texture.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the Thousand Island dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
While the dressing is chilling, prepare the iceberg lettuce by removing any outer wilted leaves and cutting the head into 4 even wedges.
Place a wedge of iceberg lettuce on each serving plate.
Drizzle a generous amount of the homemade Thousand Island dressing over each wedge, ensuring even coverage.
Sprinkle chopped parsley on top as an optional garnish for a pop of color and freshness.
Serve immediately with a fork and knife for a crisp and creamy salad.
Calories |
2012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 178.6 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 421 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 1834 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.0 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.5 g | ||
| Protein | 13.2 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1142 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.