Mema's Thousand Island Dressing
Elevate your salads and sandwiches with the homemade charm of Mema's Thousand Island Dressing, a creamy and tangy classic that's bursting with flavor. This simple, quick-to-make recipe combines mayo, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and a touch of vinegar for a perfect balance of richness and zest. Infused with subtle hints of onion and garlic powder and a pinch of sugar for sweetness, this versatile dressing becomes irresistibly smooth and satisfying. For an optional upgrade, fold in finely chopped hard-boiled egg to add texture and depth. Ready in just 10 minutes plus chill time, this crowd-pleaser is perfect as a salad dressing, sandwich spread, or dip for fries and veggies. Make it fresh at home and enjoy a dressing that's far better than store-bought!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 piece Hard-boiled egg (finely chopped, optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and ketchup. Mix until smooth and well-blended.
Step 2
Add the sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine.
Step 3
If using a hard-boiled egg, finely chop it and gently fold it into the dressing mixture for added texture and richness.
Step 4
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary (add a pinch of salt or sugar to balance the flavor to your preference).
Step 5
Transfer the Thousand Island dressing to an airtight container or jar.
Step 6
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve as a dressing for salads, a spread for sandwiches, or a dipping sauce for veggies or fries. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (393.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1914.7 |
| Total Fat 177.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 421.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1730.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 74.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.4g | |
| Protein 6.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 44IU | 0% |
| Calcium 34.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 98.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories