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Homemade Thousand Island Dressing Recipe

A creamy, slightly sweet and tangy Thousand Island dressing made with mayonnaise, pickles, pimentos, and chopped hard-boiled egg.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion peeled and small diced
  • 1/2 cup bread and butter pickles small diced
  • 2 tablespoons pimentos
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chili sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar
  • 2 dashes hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Peel and small-dice 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chop 2 hard-boiled eggs, and small-dice 1/2 cup bread and butter pickles; measure remaining ingredients.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, 1/4 cup chili sauce, 2 tablespoons pimentos, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar, 2 dashes hot sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper.
  • Add the diced onion, diced pickles, and chopped hard-boiled eggs to the bowl.
  • Fold everything together with a rubber spatula or large spoon until fully combined and evenly mixed.
  • Cover and refrigerate the dressing until ready to use.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • rubber spatula or large spoon

Notes

  • You can make this recipe up to 3 days ahead of time.
  • Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
  • Use minced bread-and-butter pickles instead of sweet relish.
  • If chopping eggs is difficult, grate them on a cheese grater.