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Basic Thousand Island Dressing has been moved into the hosted Uncle Cheese recipe system for browser-based proofing and future library growth.

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Basic Thousand Island Dressing

Creamy, tangy, lightly sweet dressing made from mayo, ketchup, and relish.

Yield: about 1 cup
Style: creamy dressing
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp sweet pickle relish (or finely chopped pickles)
  • 1 Tbsp finely minced onion (or 1 tsp onion powder)
  • 1 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp sugar (optional, to taste)
  • Pinch kosher salt and black pepper
  • Optional: 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Optional: dash hot sauce
  • Optional: 1 Tbsp minced pimentos

Method

  1. Whisk mayonnaise and ketchup until smooth.
  2. Stir in relish and onion.
  3. Add vinegar (or lemon), optional sugar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Taste and adjust: more relish for sweetness, more vinegar/lemon for tang, hot sauce for heat.
  5. Chill 15 to 30 minutes before service for best flavor.

Finish + Service

  • For a thinner pour: whisk in 1 to 2 tsp water or pickle juice.
  • For a sharper profile: add extra lemon/vinegar a few drops at a time.
  • Hold refrigerated; stir before using.