Go Back
Homemade Thousand Island dressing in a ceramic bowl surrounded by colored bell peppers and cucumber pickles.

Easy Homemade Thousand Island Dressing Recipe

This homemade Thousand Island dressing is creamy, tangy, slightly spicy, and filled with crunchy pieces of bell pepper and cucumber pickle. It comes together in minutes using simple ingredients. Serve it with salads, burgers, sandwiches, seafood, or crispy appetizers.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons ketchup
  • 1½ teaspoons sriracha sauce
  • 1½ teaspoons mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 small pinch white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced colored bell pepper
  • 1 medium cucumber pickle finely minced

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Spoon or small whisk
  • Airtight container for storage

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry the colored bell pepper thoroughly.
  2. Cut the pepper open. Remove the seeds and the soft white membrane inside, as these parts may release excess moisture into the sauce.
  3. Finely dice the cleaned bell pepper.
  4. Finely dice the cucumber pickle. Drain or gently pat it dry if it contains excess liquid.
  5. Add the mayonnaise, ketchup, sriracha, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and white pepper to a mixing bowl.
  6. Stir until the cocktail sauce becomes smooth and evenly combined.
  7. Add the diced bell pepper and cucumber pickle.
  8. Mix gently until they are evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
  10. Stir the Thousand Island dressing once more before serving.

Video