Original thousand island dressing recipe - Thousand island dressing
This Classic Thousand Island Dressing, made in less than ten minutes, is creamy, tangy with a hint of sweetness and is not only wonderful on salads but also on burgers, sandwiches and as a dip! There are many recipe variations for Thousand Island dressing, but this version has been a favorite in Alexandria Bay, NY (the Heart of The Thousand Islands) for nearly 50 years.
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Authentic Thousand Island Dressing

There are many recipe variations for Thousand Island dressing, but this version has been a favorite in Alexandria Bay, NY (the Heart of The Thousand Islands) for nearly 50 years.
Provided by: Allrecipes Member
Total time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Yields: 0 servings
Number of ingredients: 9
Provided by: Allrecipes Member
Total time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Yields: 0 servings
Number of ingredients: 9
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1 quart mayonnaise
- ¾ cup sweet pickle relish
- ½ cup chopped black olives
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
Nutrition:
- Calories: 436.4 calories
- Carbohydrate: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55.8 mg
- Fat: 45.2 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.9 g
- Sodium: 499.4 mg
- Sugar: 5.4 g
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel, and chop.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together chopped eggs, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, vinegar, cloves, mayonnaise, relish, olives, and red pepper until evenly combined. Chill and serve spooned over fresh greens. Store in the refrigerator.
Classic Thousand Island Dressing

Homemade dressing is always the BEST way to show off fresh greens. This Classic Thousand Island Dressing, made in less than ten minutes, is creamy, tangy with a hint of sweetness and is not only wonderful on salads but also on burgers, sandwiches and as a dip!
Provided by: Donya Mullins
Total time: 10 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yields: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 6
Provided by: Donya Mullins
Total time: 10 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yields: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mayonnaise (NOT salad dressing)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 heaping tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons grated onion
- salt and pepper to taste
How to cook:
- Add mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, lemon juice, grated onion to a small bowl. Whisk together until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Can be stored in refrigerator in sealed container for up to one week.
Homemade Thousand Island Dressing Recipe

No reason to ever buy this homemade easy to make delicious thousand island dressing from the store again, because this is the real deal.
Provided by: Chef Billy Parisi
Total time: 5 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 12
Provided by: Chef Billy Parisi
Total time: 5 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 12
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
- ½ peeled and small diced yellow onion
- ½ cup small diced bread and butter pickles
- 2 tablespoons pimentos
- 2 finely chopped hard-boiled eggs
- ¼ cup chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar
- 2 dashes hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Nutrition:
- Calories: 222 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg
- Sodium: 502 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
- Using a rubber spatula or a large spoon fold all of the ingredients together until they are completely combined.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Thousand Island Dressing

This homemade Thousand Island dressing comes together in 5 minutes with just 5 ingredients. It's thick, delicious, and perfect on your next salad.
Provided by: Meggan Hill
Total time: 2 minutes
Cook time: 1 minutes
Prep time: 1 minutes
Yields: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 6
Provided by: Meggan Hill
Total time: 2 minutes
Cook time: 1 minutes
Prep time: 1 minutes
Yields: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup bread and butter pickles (finely chopped (see note 1))
- 1/4 cup ketchup ((see note 2))
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice ((from 1 lemon))
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt (optional)
Nutrition:
- Calories: 136 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
- Sodium: 179 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, pickles, ketchup, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon). Use immediately or refrigerate up to 4 days.