Description
Creamy thousand island dressing elevates salads with its tangy, zesty blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, and sweet pickle relish. Home cooks can easily craft this classic American condiment, adding personalized flair to sandwiches, burgers, and crisp green salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) ketchup
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sweet pickle relish
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons finely diced onion (red, yellow or white)
- 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic (half small clove)
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Seasoning:
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, plus to taste
- 2–3 dashes Tabasco sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together all components in a compact mixing vessel, ensuring thorough integration of flavors and textures.
- Sample the mixture, calibrating salt levels to achieve a balanced and harmonious taste profile.
- Transfer the prepared sauce to a sealed container and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for approximately 60 minutes, enabling ingredients to meld and intensify.
- When ready to serve, retrieve from cold storage and present at a refreshingly chilled temperature.
Notes
- Whisk ingredients thoroughly to ensure smooth, even blending without lumps.
- Taste as you go, adding pinches of salt or herbs to enhance the flavor profile subtly.
- Let the sauce rest in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld and develop deeper complexity.
- Consider using fresh herbs or a splash of citrus to brighten the overall taste and add a vibrant touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg