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Thousand Island
New York, USA — Thousand Island dressing was created in the 1900s, either in the Thousand Islands region of New York/Ontario, or at Oscar's of the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City.Available year-roundCreamy, sweet, tangy
Did You Know?
The 'Big Mac Special Sauce' at McDonald's is essentially Thousand Island dressing — a fact McDonald's has acknowledged. A mix of mayo, ketchup, sweet relish, mustard, and vinegar.
Overview
New York · Available year-round · condiments
A creamy American dressing and sauce made from mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet relish, and seasonings. Classic on Reuben sandwiches and burgers, and as a classic steakhouse salad dressing.
New York
Origin
Available year-round
Season
Easy
Difficulty
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Category
Flavor Profile
Creamysweettangyand mildly savory. The ketchup gives it a distinctive pinkish-orange color and sweetness. Mild and approachable — sweeter than Russian dressing.
Storage Tips
Refrigerate after opening. Commercial: 6 months after opening. Homemade: 1–2 weeks.
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How to Cook with Thousand Island
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Use as a dressing for Reuben sandwiches, burgers, and wedge salads. Spread on wraps and club sandwiches. Serve as a dipping sauce for seafood. Mix into coleslaw for a pink, creamy version.
Best Pairings
Reuben sandwichburgericeberg lettuceseafoodchicken wrapcrab cakes
Substitutes
Russian dressing (sharper), French dressing (tangier), ranch dressing (herby)
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Thousand Island
Nutrition Highlights
fat
9.5
carbs
5.5
fiber
0.2
protein
0.5
calories
105
Quick Facts
Categorycondiments
OriginNew York, USA — Thousand Island dressing was created in the 1900s, either in the Thousand Islands region of New York/Ontario, or at Oscar's of the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City.
SeasonAvailable year-round
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
High in fat and calories from mayonnaise. Contains some lycopene from ketchup. Best used in moderate amounts.
Thousand Island Photos
4 photos showcasing Thousand Island in its many forms
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Thousand Island
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OriginNew York
SeasonAvailable year-round
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Creamysweettangyand mildly savory. The ketchup gives it a distinctive pinkish-orange color and sweetness. Mild and approachable — sweeter than Russian dressing.
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Pairs Well With
Reuben sandwichburgericeberg lettuceseafoodchicken wrapcrab cakes
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