Creamy Thousand Island Dressing

Creamy Thousand Island Dressing is a tangy, savory classic that's loaded with flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. This homemade version blends a mix of zesty spices, smooth creaminess, and a hint of sweetness to bring new life to salads, burgers, and sandwiches alike. It’s a quick + easy dressing that makes every bite a little more special! Vegan Option.

This Homemade Thousand Island Dressing is seriously the perfect mix of sweet and tangy, adding a creamy kick that takes any salad to the next level. Seriously, you’ll want to drizzle it on everything—from fresh salads to hearty burgers + sandwiches, tacos, and even as a dip for fries!

In our house, homemade salad dressings are a total game changer! They pack a flavor punch that store-bought varieties just can’t touch. If you love this Thousand Island dressing, you’ve gotta check out my homemade ranch, zesty honey mustard, or my ultimate favorite, blue cheese dressing. Each one adds its own delicious twist to your meals!

What Is Thousand Island Dressing?

Thousand Island dressing is a creamy, sweet, and tangy delight that adds a pop of flavor to just about anything! Made from a mix of mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, vinegar, and some spices, this dressing has a fun backstory—rumored to have originated in the Thousand Islands region between New York and Canada in the early 1900s.

It’s super versatile and perfect for drizzling over salads, especially wedge salads, or slathering on burgers + sandwiches and more!

Why You Will LOVE Creamy Thousand Island Dressing

• Creamy + totally luscious in texture
• Perfect balance of tangy + sweet notes
• So quick & easy! Ready in just 5 minutes!
• Versatile for salads, sandwiches, grain bowls and as a dipping sauce!
• And best of all... it's downright delicious!

How To Make Creamy Thousand Island Dressing

Simply combine all the ingredients in a bowl, stirring until smooth. Transfer the dressing to a mason jar or a tightly sealed container and pop it in the fridge. It's as easy as that! Ready in just 5 minutes!

Ingredients

DRESSING:

• Mayonnaise. I love using avocado oil-based ones. For vegan options, I use Follow Your Heart Veganaise.
• Sweet onion. Finely chopped (I like Vidalia or walla walla onions)
• Ketchup. Provides a rich tomato base and adds sweetness to the sauce.
• Sweet relish. Adds a slight tang that's not too overwhelming!
• Lemon juice. Freshly-squeezed.
• Smoked paprika. Adds a light smoky flavor.
• Sea salt. Enhances all of the flavors!

SHOP MY FAVORITE TOOLS FOR COOKING, ESPECIALLY FOR THIS SAUCE!

Here, I’ve curated a list of baking essentials that I use to achieve my favorite dishes, especially with Creamy Thousand Island Dressing. Everything from whisks, blenders, knives, and more. SEE THEM HERE!

Ways To Serve This Creamy Thousand Island Dressing

This Creamy Thousand Island Dressing is incredibly versatile, extending beyond just salads. While it's undeniably delicious atop a bed of greens, here are some of my other favorite ways to enjoy it:

• Spread onto sandwiches or wraps for a creamy kick
• As a decadent dip for fresh vegetables or, fries + potato wedges
• Serve alongside chicken wings or cauliflower wings for added flavor!
• Mix it into the yolk filling for deviled eggs for a zesty and creamy upgrade.
• Use as a sauce for burgers or sliders to elevate them to a more gourmet feel.
• Drizzle over crispy chicken tenders
• Fold it into potato salad for added creaminess and flavor.
• Drizzle it on tacos for a fun twist

It's also perfect for adding a flavorful punch to a grain bowl. You can easily substitute it for the sauce in any of these grain bowl recipes:

• Vegan Fall Harvest Farro Bowl
• Easy Green Goddess Buffalo Chicken Bowl
• Maple Chili Sweet Potato Bowl
• Savory Chickpea Quinoa Buddha Bowl

Creamy Thousand Island Dressing Q + A's

More Homemade Sauces + Dressings

Check out these mouthwatering sauce/dressing recipes that your whole family will love, especially after trying the delicious Creamy Thousand Island Dressing recipe!

• Creamy Avocado Pesto Mayo Sauce
• The Best Homemade BBQ Sauce
• Roasted Garlic Olive Oil Dip
• Jalapeno Ranch Sauce
• Spicy Restaurant Style Salsa
• Vegan Ranch Dressing
• Creamy Chipotle Dressing

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Creamy Thousand Island Dressing

November 25, 2024 •

By Shanika

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Creamy Thousand Island Dressing is a tangy, savory classic that's loaded with flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. This homemade version blends a mix of zesty spices, smooth creaminess, and a hint of sweetness to bring new life to salads, burgers, and sandwiches alike. It’s a quick + easy dressing that makes every bite a little more special! Vegan Option.

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

Serves: 8 servings

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Ingredients

DRESSING:

• 1 cup mayonnaise, organic
• ¼ cup sweet onion, finely chopped (I like Vidalia or walla walla onions)
• 2 ½ Tbsps organic ketchup
• 2 Tbsps sweet relish
• 1 teaspoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

TO MAKE THE DRESSING:

• Add the mayo, finely chopped onions, ketchup, sweet relish, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and salt into a bowl and whisk until everything becomes smooth and creamy. NOTE: If you want the consistency to be a bit thinner, feel free to add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time.
• Add dressing to your favorite mason jar or tightly sealed container and refrigerate for 7-10 days for optimal freshness. 
• Bon Appetit!

Nutrition

Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 0.5mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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