How to Make Thousand Island Dressing

One of the most popular salad dressings, Thousand Island is also among the easiest to make. Just mix together half a dozen ingredients and enjoy. This recipe makes about four cups.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• 1/3 c. minced onions with juice
• 2 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 3-4 splashes Tabasco sauce
• 1 lemons
• 1-2 drops Worcestershire sauces
• 1/2 c. chopped sweet pickles
• 1 c. chili sauce
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 c. chopped pimiento (optional)
• Salt And Pepper

1. Place all ingredients except the lemon and salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.

2. Season lightly with salt and pepper and mix together.

3. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze in about a tablespoon or two of juice.

4. Whisk the lemon juice in well and taste. Adjust the seasonings; if the dressing needs more salt and pepper, add it now.

5. Keep in mind that the dressing will likely need more lemon juice for tartness. Continue squeezing in lemon juice and tasting until the dressing is creamy and slightly tangy.

6. Chill until needed. The dressing's flavors will blend and mellow while refrigerated.

Tips & Warnings

• Substitute catsup for the chili sauce if desired. Chili sauce has a more pronounced flavor, which stands up well to the other ingredients.

• Just about any pickle can be substituted for the chopped sweet pickle, like cornichons, dill pickles, even capers or pickle relish.

• Don't ignore the raw onion juice in this recipe - a little will give the dressing a pleasant kick. Squeeze some in if the minced onion doesn't come through enough.