Betty's Thousand Island Dressing

Elevate your salads, sandwiches, and dipping platters with Betty’s Thousand Island Dressing, a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet homemade delight that's far superior to any store-bought version. This quick 10-minute recipe combines classic pantry staples like mayonnaise, ketchup, and sweet pickle relish with zesty white vinegar, a touch of sugar, and fragrant spices like paprika and garlic powder. Finely minced yellow onion adds a subtle bite, while an optional addition of chopped hard-boiled egg lends extra richness to the mix. Perfectly chilled to let the flavors meld, this versatile dressing is ideal for drizzling over crisp greens, spreading on burgers, or serving alongside crispy fries for dipping. Homemade, flavorful, and easy to prepare, this Thousand Island dressing is a must-try recipe to brighten up any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Sweet pickle relish
• 2 teaspoons White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Yellow onion, finely minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 large Hard-boiled egg, finely chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, and sweet pickle relish. Stir well until smooth.

Step 2

Add the white vinegar and granulated sugar to the mixture, ensuring the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 3

Stir in the finely minced yellow onion, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly.

Step 4

If using, carefully fold in the finely chopped hard-boiled egg to add extra richness to the dressing.

Step 5

Transfer the Thousand Island dressing into a glass jar or airtight container, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve chilled over a fresh salad, as a spread for sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce for vegetables or fried foods.

Step 7

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(414.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1889.3

Total Fat 177.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 421.3mg	0%
Sodium 2319.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g	0%
Total Sugars 18.1g
Protein 5.9g	0%

Vitamin D 44IU	0%
Calcium 34.1mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 116.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 84.0%

Protein: 1.2%

Carbs: 14.8%