Thousand Island Dressing

Name: Thousand Island Dressing
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish; 1 tbsp white vinegar; 1 tsp sugar

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Thousand Island Dressing

Story updated September 18, 2026

Thousand Island dressing takes its name from the Thousand Islands region on the US-Canada border, where it is said to have been created in the early 20th century, though several competing origin stories exist. It became widely popular after being served and promoted at New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.

Ingredients

Scale:· 8 servings

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp sugar

Instructions

1Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl until smooth.
2Refrigerate at least 20 minutes before serving.

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