Published 3/13/2024 If you’re a Thousand Island dressing fan, hold on to your seat belts, because this special sauce will change your mind about ever buying the store-bought version! We love Thousand Island dressing here at Fit Foodie Finds because it is so versatile. You can use it on anything from salads (ahem, our crispy chicken salad was quite literally MADE for this dressing 😏), burgers, tacos, a dipping sauce for fried appetizers or raw veggies, and more! It’s so easy to whip up this classic dressing for any occasion, as it’s ready to serve in a matter of a few minutes. So next time you’re thinking of heading to the store to grab a bottle of Thousand Island, take a look in your pantry and fridge. Chances are, you have everything you need to make your own homemade version that tastes fresher and better than ever.
What you Need to Make Thousand Island Dressing
Mayonnaise: mayo acts as a rich, creamy base for this dressing. Greek yogurt: adds a nice tangy flavor and creamy element to the sauce. Don’t skip it! Ketchup: you can’t have Thousand Island dressing without ketchup! Yellow onion: onion provides the dressing with a tasty pungent flavor to give it a nice kick. Pickles: traditionally, this dressing is used with pickled relish, but we love how it tastes with dill pickles! Pickle juice: pickle juice adds a briny, slightly sweet flavor that is just yum! 😀 Sugar: sugar adds a sweeter taste that balances out the tangy and savory elements.
How to Make Homemade Thousand Island Dressing
For the full recipe, scroll down to the recipe card for a list of ingredients and instructions.
COMBINE INGREDIENTS
In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, greek yogurt, ketchup, minced yellow onion, pickles, pickle juice, and sugar. Mix thoroughly until combined.
CHILL
Once everything is all mixed together, your homemade dressing should be creamy and smooth. Place it in the refrigerator to allow the dressing to chill and thicken.
SERVE + ENJOY
Now it’s time to enjoy your delicious dressing! Take it out of the fridge and use it as a dressing for salad, marinade for protein, or even as a topping for burgers. Enjoy!
Try our Crispy Chicken Salad Recipe
This crispy chicken salad is breaded with cornflakes (yes, you heard that right!) and tossed with romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, almonds, and feta cheese — a perfect landing place for this tasty homemade Thousand Island dressing.
Other Ways to Use Homemade Thousand Island Dressing
Who said you ONLY could use this Thousand Island dressing on a salad? Here are some other great dishes that bring the delicious flavor of this dressing to life:
Appetizers to Dip
Oven-Baked Potato Wedges Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Homemade Chicken Nuggets Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Burgers to Sauce
The Best Homemade Burgers Juicy Turkey Burgers Ground Chicken Burgers Lemon Dill Salmon Burgers Black Bean Burger Recipe
Tacos to Top
Shredded Chicken Tacos The BEST Tofu Tacos
Storage
Store any leftover thousand island dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
More Homemade Dressing Recipes
Caesar Dressing Homemade Italian Dressing Creamy Green Goddess Dressing Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing Easy Honey Mustard Dressing Homemade Ranch Dressing
