Homemade Thousand Island Dressing – Fit Foodie Finds

This homemade Thousand Island dressing recipe is so delicious and easy to make, you’ll never go back to buying store-brand again! A classic mixture of mayo, Greek yogurt, ketchup, pickles, and more make this creamy dressing absolutely swoon-worthy.

If you’re a Thousand Island dressing fan, hold on to your seat belts, because this special sauce will change your mind about ever buying the store-bought version! We love Thousand Island dressing here at Fit Foodie Finds because it is so versatile. You can use it on anything from salads (ahem, our crispy chicken salad was quite literally MADE for this dressing 😏), burgers, tacos, a dipping sauce for fried appetizers or raw veggies, and more!

It’s so easy to whip up this classic dressing for any occasion, as it’s ready to serve in a matter of a few minutes. So next time you’re thinking of heading to the store to grab a bottle of Thousand Island, take a look in your pantry and fridge. Chances are, you have everything you need to make your own homemade version that tastes fresher and better than ever.

What you Need to Make Thousand Island Dressing

• Mayonnaise: mayo acts as a rich, creamy base for this dressing.
• Greek yogurt: adds a nice tangy flavor and creamy element to the sauce. Don’t skip it!
• Ketchup: you can’t have Thousand Island dressing without ketchup!
• Yellow onion: onion provides the dressing with a tasty pungent flavor to give it a nice kick.
• Pickles: traditionally, this dressing is used with pickled relish, but we love how it tastes with dill pickles!
• Pickle juice: pickle juice adds a briny, slightly sweet flavor that is just yum! 😀
• Sugar: sugar adds a sweeter taste that balances out the tangy and savory elements.

How to Make Homemade Thousand Island Dressing

For the full recipe, scroll down to the recipe card for a list of ingredients and instructions.

COMBINE INGREDIENTS

In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, greek yogurt, ketchup, minced yellow onion, pickles, pickle juice, and sugar. Mix thoroughly until combined. 

CHILL

Once everything is all mixed together, your homemade dressing should be creamy and smooth. Place it in the refrigerator to allow the dressing to chill and thicken.

SERVE + ENJOY

Now it’s time to enjoy your delicious dressing! Take it out of the fridge and use it as a dressing for salad, marinade for protein, or even as a topping for burgers. Enjoy!

Try our Crispy Chicken Salad Recipe

This crispy chicken salad is breaded with cornflakes (yes, you heard that right!) and tossed with romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, almonds, and feta cheese — a perfect landing place for this tasty homemade Thousand Island dressing.

Other Ways to Use Homemade Thousand Island Dressing

Who said you ONLY could use this Thousand Island dressing on a salad? Here are some other great dishes that bring the delicious flavor of this dressing to life:

Appetizers to Dip

Burgers to Sauce

Tacos to Top

Storage

Store any leftover thousand island dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Homemade Thousand Island Dressing Recipe

A classic mixture of mayo, Greek yogurt, ketchup, pickles, and more make this homemade thousand island dressing absolutely delicious. Never buy store-bought again!

Prep:5 minutes minutes

Total:5 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
• ½ cup ketchup
• ¼ yellow onion finely minced
• ⅓ cup pickles finely minced
• 3 teaspoons pickle juice
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Instructions 

• Add all of the ingredients for the Thousand Island Dressing into a bowl and mix to combine.

• Place the dressing in the refrigerator for later if you’re not serving immediately.

• Serve over salads, as a burger sauce or as a dip.

Nutrition facts

Calories: 95kcal Carbohydrates: 7g Protein: 1g Fat: 7g Fiber: 0.2g Sugar: 6g