Authentic Thousand Island Dressing

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Description

Many variations of this recipe exist, but this version has been a favorite in Alexandria Bay, NY (the Heart of The Thousand Islands) for nearly 50 years.

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 1 quart mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup sweet pickle relish
  • ½ cup chopped black olives
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper

Instructions

  1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water
  2. cool
  3. peel
  4. and chop.
  5. In a medium bowl
  6. whisk together chopped eggs
  7. Worcestershire sauce
  8. sugar
  9. vinegar
  10. cloves
  11. mayonnaise
  12. relish
  13. olives
  14. and red pepper until evenly combined. Chill and serve spooned over fresh greens. Store in the refrigerator.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 16

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