Homemade Thousand Island Sauce
Elevate your meals with this easy and delicious Homemade Thousand Island Sauce—a velvety, creamy blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, and sweet pickle relish, perfectly balanced with a tangy hint of vinegar and a touch of aromatic spices like paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Ready in just 10 minutes, this DIY dressing bursts with vibrant flavor and is far superior to store-bought versions. Whether you're using it as a classic salad topper, a zesty burger spread, or a flavorful dip for fries and veggies, this versatile sauce will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. Plus, it's made with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand, making it the ideal recipe for quick, irresistible homemade goodness.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon White sugar
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise and 1/4 cup of ketchup. Stir until well blended and uniform in color.
Step 2
Add 2 tablespoons of sweet pickle relish to the bowl and mix thoroughly to incorporate the relish into the mayonnaise and ketchup mixture.
Step 3
Pour in 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and mix until thoroughly combined.
Step 4
Stir in 1 teaspoon of white sugar, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/8 teaspoon of ground black pepper. Mix well until all the spices have dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, such as adding more salt or sugar according to your preference.
Step 6
Once mixed, cover the bowl and let the Thousand Island sauce chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Step 7
Serve as a dressing for salads, a spread for sandwiches, or a dip for finger foods. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 354.6 grams (354.6g) |
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| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1840 |
| Total Fat 172.70g | 221% |
| Saturated Fat 15.70g | 78% |
| Cholesterol 235mg | 78% |
| Sodium 1669mg | 73% |
| Total Carbohydrate 74.30g | 27% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.70g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 20.80g | |
| Protein 0.50g | 1% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 14mg | 1% |
| Iron 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium 57mg | 1% |
Source of Calories