Thousand Island Dressing

Sure, you can buy it in a bottle, but it is extremely simple to make and so much better. Typically served on a tossed salad or iceberg lettuce wedge with some cherry tomatoes. Can also be used on a Reuben sandwich. The simplest way to make a good dressing is to use a good Chili Sauce, but if that is not on hand or available there's an alternate. 

Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 2 - 3
Tools: small mixing bowl

     INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup Chili Sauce. You can buy this at the market. Bennett’s brand is superior to all      others. 

     If you don't have Chili Sauce add the following ingredients:

• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (You can always add more if you like it picklier! If you don’t have sweet relish then add a teaspoon of sugar.)
• 2 tablespoons finely minced onion
• 2 tablespoons finely minced bell pepper (red is preferred, but green is fine, too.)
• (optional) 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce

     DIRECTIONS

If you use Chili Sauce — add 1/4 cup and mix. Taste. If you like it “stronger” add a little more. 

If you make your own sauce — mix everything into the mayonnaise and taste. Add more pickles and ketchup for a fuller taste. Many recipes call for adding sugar, but I find it unnecessary. Also, if you like it thinner you can add a little milk.

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