Homemade Thousand Island Salad Dressing is easy to make in only 5 minutes! Use it on your favorite green salads, hamburgers or patty melts!
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 3 Tablespoons ketchup
- 2 Tablespoons red onion finely diced
- 2 Tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
- 2½ teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 lg. clove garlic minced
- *salt & pepper, to taste
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Place all ingredients except salt and pepper in a medium bowl; stir until fully combined. Season with salt/pepper to taste (it doesn't take too much- start with ⅛ teaspoon, then add more, as desired). Stir until combined.
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Check texture of the salad dressing. It is fairly thick. If you prefer it thinner, add small amount of milk (1-2 T. at a time). Add milk and stir until salad dressing reaches desired consistency.
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Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate salad dressing at least 2-3 hours before serving, for best flavor. Serve, and enjoy on a favorite green salad or burger.
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Store salad dressing in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 6-7 days.
NOTE: If interested in reducing the number of calories for this salad dressing, consider using light mayonnaise and/or light sour cream.