Whole30 Thousand Island Sauce
Transform your favorite dishes with this tangy and creamy Whole30 Thousand Island Sauce, a healthier twist on the classic recipe that’s packed with bold flavor and completely compliant with Whole30 guidelines. This quick and easy condiment combines Whole30-compliant mayonnaise and unsweetened ketchup with dill pickle relish, zesty lemon juice, and a splash of vinegar for a deliciously balanced base. A blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and other spices adds a smoky, savory depth, while a short refrigeration time allows the flavors to meld perfectly. Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect as a salad dressing, burger topping, or dipping companion for your favorite veggies, all while remaining gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free. Perfect for meal prep, it’s a must-have for anyone sticking to a Whole30 lifestyle or simply craving a guilt-free version of the iconic Thousand Island taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole30-compliant mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened ketchup (Whole30-compliant)
- 2 tablespoons Dill pickle relish (no added sugars)
- 2 teaspoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon White or apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the Whole30-compliant mayonnaise and unsweetened ketchup. Stir well until fully integrated and smooth.
Add the dill pickle relish, fresh lemon juice, and vinegar to the mayonnaise-ketchup mixture. Mix thoroughly to combine.
Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as necessary, adding a pinch more salt or an extra drop of lemon juice for balance, if needed.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve as a salad dressing, dipping sauce, or burger topping. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1633 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.1 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 157 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 2681 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 273 mg | 6% | |
*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.
