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Easy Homemade Thousand Island Dressing

Appetizers and Sides· Dips, Sauces and Dressings

30 Jan

Last Updated on July 23, 2025 by Michelle Mundy

Awesome on any salad or burger, this familiar and traditional Thousand Island Dressing is quick and easy to make!

Making any homemade salad dressing lets you control the ingredients, preservatives, and most importantly how much!

This version of homemade Thousand Island salad dressing uses stuff you most likely already have in your pantry. Super easy to make, delicious, and it makes just the right amount!

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Big Mac Salad Bowl with Thousand Island Dressing, ready to eat.

How to make Homemade Thousand Island Salad Dressing

Wonderful on burgers, salads, and in our Big Mac Salad Bowl, this traditional Thousand Island is easy to make without a trip to the grocery store.

Homemade Thousand Island Salad Dressing ingredients

In a small bowl combine all of the ingredients, stirring until well combined.

Homemade Thousand Island Salad Dressing finished picture

Allow the dressing to rest for at least an hour before serving in order to let the flavors to develop. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Store in refrigerator in a sealed container or covered bowl for up to a week. Enjoy!

Big Mac Salad Bowl with Thousand Island Dressing, ready to eat.

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Easy Homemade Thousand Island Dressing

Awesome on any salad or burger, this familiar and traditional Thousand Island Salad Dressing is quick and easy to make!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dressing, Salad, Seasonings
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup dill hamburger pickles coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1/2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
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Method
 

  1. Place all dressing ingredients into a small bowl and stir until well combined.
  2. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 404mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 252IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

For the best flavor, allow the dressing to rest for at least an hour before serving in order to let the flavors to develop. Refrigerate until ready to use.

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  • Michelle Mundy

    As a busy working mom with kids on the go, I know how important it is to be able to make simple and delicious meals using everyday ingredients.

    The recipes shared here are family friendly with easy to understand step by step instructions. Tried and true, from our family to yours.

    Welcome to The Recipe Bandit!

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