Thousand Island Salad Dressing

Steal This Recipe

Software (a.k.a. Ingredients)

2 eggs hard-cooked and chopped
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp white sugar
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 pinch ground cloves
2 cups mayonnaise
6 tbsp sweet pickle relish
4 tbsp diced red bell pepper
1/4 tsp each onion powder garlic powder, and cayenne pepper
2 tsp horseradish

Procedure (a.k.a. The Magic)

Get Your Bowl Ready:
Grab a medium-sized mixing bowl—the bigger the bowl, the less chance of ingredients ending up on your counter.
Eggs First:
Start with the hard-cooked eggs. Chop them up nice and fine. If you’re feeling fancy, channel your inner chef and use a fork to mash them into tiny bits.
Whisk Like You Mean It:
Toss the chopped eggs into the bowl and add Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and vinegar. Whisk it all together like you’re auditioning for a cooking show. The sugar should dissolve and create a sweet-and-tangy base.
A Sprinkle of Magic:
Add a pinch of ground cloves. Trust me, it’s that sneaky ingredient that’ll have people asking for your secret recipe.
Bring on the Creamy Goodness:
Stir in the mayonnaise, relish, red bell pepper, and the trio of seasonings (onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne). Don’t forget the horseradish—it’s the zing that keeps you coming back for more. Mix until everything is smooth and evenly blended.
The Big Chill:
Cover the bowl and pop it into the fridge for at least an hour. This lets the flavors mingle and get to know each other like a party in a bowl.
Serve and Swoon:
Spoon this creamy dressing over crisp greens, spread it on a sandwich, or dip your fries for a next-level snack. Warning: You may want to make a double batch—it disappears fast.

Notes

For an extra burst of freshness, try adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

This Thousand Island Salad Dressing will elevate your salads and anything else you slather it on. Sweet, tangy, creamy—it’s everything you never knew you needed in a dressing.