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.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 8

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)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and ketchup. Stir together until smooth and evenly blended.

Step 2

Add the sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, sugar, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to fully incorporate the flavors.

Step 3

Stir in the finely minced onion. For an extra creamy and rich texture, fold in the finely chopped hard-boiled egg if desired.

Step 4

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or pepper as needed.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Serve as a salad dressing, sandwich spread, or dipping sauce. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(401.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1911.2

Total Fat 178.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 421.3mg	0%
Sodium 1729.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g	0%
Total Sugars 21.8g
Protein 6.5g	0%

Vitamin D 44IU	0%
Calcium 31.5mg	0%
Iron 1.1mg	0%
Potassium 101.6mg	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: 83.3%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 15.3%