Whole30 Homemade Thousand Island Sauce
Elevate your salads, burgers, and veggie platters with this Creamy Whole30 Homemade Thousand Island Sauce—a guilt-free, flavor-packed twist on the classic dressing. Made with Whole30-compliant mayonnaise, ketchup, and dill pickle relish, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes and is bursting with tangy, savory goodness. A touch of apple cider vinegar, a hint of hot sauce, and perfectly balanced spices like onion and garlic powder create a vibrant, zesty profile. For an extra luxurious texture, add an optional egg yolk. Whether you’re dipping fresh veggies, dressing up a lettuce wrap, or craving a healthier Thousand Island alternative, this versatile sauce delivers on both flavor and wholesomeness. Best of all? It’s entirely Whole30-approved, dairy-free, and sugar-free. Perfect for meal preps, it keeps well in the fridge, making it a must-have condiment for clean eating enthusiasts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole30 compliant mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Whole30 compliant ketchup
- 3 tablespoons Dill pickle relish (Whole30 compliant)
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Whole30 compliant hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 unit Egg yolk (optional for extra creaminess)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and ketchup. Stir until well blended.
Add the dill pickle relish and apple cider vinegar to the mixture. Mix until the relish is evenly distributed throughout the sauce base.
Stir in the hot sauce, adjusting the quantity based on your personal heat preference.
Sprinkle the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Use a whisk to ensure all spices are thoroughly incorporated and no clumps remain.
If using the egg yolk for added creaminess, whisk it in until the sauce is smooth and homogeneous.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar according to your taste preferences.
Transfer the Thousand Island sauce to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a salad dressing, burger topping, or as a dip for veggies. Enjoy your homemade, Whole30 compliant dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1713 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.5 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 341 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 3031 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 313 mg | 7% | |
*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.
