Thousand Island Dressing on the Fly
Whip up a tangy, creamy, and downright irresistible "Thousand Island Dressing on the Fly" in just 5 minutes! Perfect as a salad dressing, sandwich spread, or dipping sauce, this classic recipe combines pantry staples like mayonnaise, ketchup, and sweet pickle relish with a zesty kick of vinegar, paprika, and a touch of sugar for balance. Finely minced onion adds a hint of bite, while an optional chopped hard-boiled egg brings extra richness for those looking to elevate the texture. With no cooking required and a quick chill time, this homemade Thousand Island dressing is convenient, versatile, and bursting with fresh, customizable flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Finely minced onion
- 1 Finely chopped hard-boiled egg (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and ketchup. Stir together until smooth and evenly blended.
Add the sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, sugar, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to fully incorporate the flavors.
Stir in the finely minced onion. For an extra creamy and rich texture, fold in the finely chopped hard-boiled egg if desired.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or pepper as needed.
Transfer the dressing to a serving container or jar. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve as a salad dressing, sandwich spread, or dipping sauce. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1911 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.0 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 421 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 1729 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 102 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.
