Thousand Island Sauce

Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly flavorful, this homemade Thousand Island Sauce is a kitchen essential that elevates any dish it touches. Made in just 10 minutes, this easy recipe combines the richness of mayonnaise with the tang of ketchup, the sweetness of pickle relish, and the zesty kick of vinegar, paprika, and finely chopped onion. A touch of sugar balances out the flavors, while a finely chopped hard-boiled egg adds texture and depth, setting this sauce apart from store-bought alternatives. Perfect as a salad dressing, a versatile sandwich spread, or a delectable dipping sauce, this classic condiment will quickly become your go-to for burgers, Reubens, and more. Best of all, it’s made with pantry staples, making it easy to whip up whenever you need it! Serve it chilled for a burst of fresh, vibrant flavor in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon white onion
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika
• 1 small hard-boiled egg

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the white onion and set aside.

Step 2

Peel and finely chop the hard-boiled egg.

Step 3

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mayonnaise and ketchup until well blended and uniform in color.

Step 4

Add the sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, sugar, chopped onion, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the mayo and ketchup mixture.

Step 5

Mix all the ingredients until they are fully incorporated.

Step 6

Gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled egg, being careful not to mash it.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Step 8

Cover the sauce and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve chilled as a salad dressing, sandwich spread, or dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	401.2 grams (401.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1902

Total Fat 177.90g	228%
Saturated Fat 17.10g	86%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 384mg	128%
Sodium 2332mg	101%
Total Carbohydrate 73.30g	27%
Dietary Fiber 0.50g	2%
Total Sugars 21.30g
Protein 4.70g	9%

Vitamin D 37IU	183%
Calcium 25mg	2%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 94mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.7%

Protein: 1.0%

Carbs: 15.3%