Description

Start your meals with a creamy, flavorful punch by whipping up this easy Thousand Island Dressing. This quick recipe blends pantry staples like mayo, ketchup, and sweet relish into a tangy, rich dressing perfect for salads, sandwiches, wraps, and more. It’s a quick lunch solution, a healthy snack dip, or a flavor-packed addition to dinner ideas—truly one of those easy recipes that’s always worth having on hand.

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish

1 teaspoon white vinegar

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons ketchup. Stir until smooth and fully blended.

2. Add 1 tablespoon of sweet pickle relish and 1 teaspoon white vinegar to the bowl. Mix well.

3. Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika. Stir thoroughly to combine.

4. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir and adjust vinegar or ketchup for tang or sweetness.

5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chill before serving for best flavor.

For vegan version, use vegan mayo and condiments.

Store in the fridge up to 7 days in a sealed container.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Condiment
Method: No-cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 98
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: Thousand Island Dressing, easy recipe, healthy snack, salad dressing, sandwich sauce