3 Ingredient Thousand Island Dressing

Get creamy, tangy Thousand Island flavor with barely any effort using this 3-ingredient Thousand Island dressing. Ketchup, mayo and relish whip up fast for salads, sandwiches and more!

Why you’ll love this recipe

1. It’s made with simple pantry ingredients you likely have on hand already – no extra grocery trips for a specialty dressing needed!
2. It’s quick and easy to prepare. Only 3 ingredients to mix up right in the bowl you’ll serve it in.
3. It’s creamy and delicious, giving that classic Thousand Island flavor in each satisfying bite.

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What do you need?

To make your own delicious thousand island at home, you just need three key ingredients:

• Mayonnaise: This is the base of the sauce and gives it a rich, creamy texture. Opt for full-fat mayonnaise to achieve the desired consistency.
• Tomato ketchup: This ingredient adds the sweetness and tanginess to the dessing, as well as the signature peachy color.
• Sweet pickle relish: Relish provides a sweet and sour pickled flavor, and adds texture to the dish. You can adjust the amount of this ingredient to get the desired texture.

How to make this 3-ingredient thousand island dressing

To prepare the sauce, simply combine all the ingredients in a bowl, and whisk them together until thoroughly mixed with a smooth consistency.

Once you’ve mixed all the ingredients, your sauce is ready to be served immediately. If you prefer a thicker consistency or want to store it for later use, you can also pop the sauce in the refrigerator.

Tips for making thousand island dressing:

• Use fresh high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
• If you prefer a thinner sauce, whisk in a little bit of water to reach the desired consistency.
• Feel free to adjust the proportions of the ingredients to suit your taste preferences. Add a little more ketchup for a sweeter version, or more relish for a chunkier texture.

Serving ideas

• Use as a dipping sauce for shrimp, prawns or other seafood dishes. Try: Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp
• Dolloped over baked or roasted fish fillets.
• Drizzled over a crisp green salad topped with ingredients like hard boiled eggs, bacon, avocado.
• Spread on sandwiches and burgers, including classics like Reubens, BLTs, or patty melts. It works with both cold and hot meats.
• As a dip for fresh or fried vegetables like carrots, celery, broccoli, fried zucchini, or onions rings.

Storing

Store your homemade thousand island dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Glass jars, plastic containers with tight-fitting lids, or squeeze bottles are ideal.

It is important to keep this sauce in the fridge because it is mayo-based, so has to stay chilled. Homemade thousand island dressing should last in the refrigerator for up to a week.