Description
This classic Thousand Island dressing recipe blends creamy mayonnaise with tangy ketchup and sweet pickle relish, enhanced with onion, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, or as a flavorful dip, this dressing is easy to prepare and requires no cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
Flavor Enhancers
- 2 tablespoons Sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped Onion
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients to ensure you have everything needed for the dressing.
- Combine Base: In a mixing bowl, blend the mayonnaise and ketchup until smooth and uniformly mixed.
- Add Flavor Enhancers: Stir in the sweet pickle relish, finely chopped onion, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice to the base mixture.
- Mix Thoroughly: Mix all ingredients thoroughly to combine flavors and ensure a consistent texture. Adjust the seasoning by adding salt to taste and, if desired, adjust the consistency by adding a little water or more mayonnaise.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother dressing, finely mince the onion or substitute with onion powder.
- Adjust the sweetness or tanginess by varying the amount of ketchup or lemon juice according to taste.
- This dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Use as a salad dressing, sandwich spread, or dip for vegetables and chips.
