Louie Dressing for Seafood Salads or Reuben Sandwiches
Tangy, creamy, and packed with bold flavors, this Louie Dressing is the ultimate accompaniment to your favorite seafood salads and a surprising twist for Reuben sandwiches. Made with a zesty combination of mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and a hint of prepared horseradish, this versatile dressing strikes the perfect balance between sweet, tangy, and savory. A splash of Worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon juice, and a dash of hot sauce elevate its complexity, while paprika, salt, and pepper round out the flavor profile beautifully. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy-to-make dressing gets even better after chilling, allowing the rich flavors to meld. Whether you drizzle it over chilled crab and shrimp or spread it on hearty rye, this recipe is your go-to for transforming simple dishes into irresistible delights.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon Prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 dash Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and ketchup until smooth and well blended.
Add the sweet pickle relish, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh lemon juice. Stir to combine thoroughly.
Mix in the hot sauce, paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the dressing to an airtight container.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve drizzled over chilled seafood salads or use as a spread for Reuben sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1804 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.4 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 238 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 1547 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 88 mg | 2% | |
*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.
