Ingredients
1 cup high-quality mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon finely minced red onion
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 hard-boiled egg, finely grated (optional but recommended)
1 teaspoon white vinegar
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and ketchup until the base of the thousand island dressing is smooth and uniform in color.
Step 2: Gently fold in the sweet pickle relish, minced red onion, yellow mustard, and smoked paprika, ensuring even distribution of the solids.
Step 3: If using the traditional method, add the finely grated hard-boiled egg to the mixture and stir gently to incorporate.
Step 4: Add the white vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk again to combine all flavors thoroughly.
Step 5: Transfer the thousand island dressing to an airtight glass container and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
For best results, use a microplane to grate the hard-boiled egg so it integrates seamlessly into the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dishes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: thousand island dressing, homemade salad dressing, burger sauce, reuben sauce, classic condiment
