I originally posted this recipe in 2008 but am reposting it with fresh photographs. 🙂
We actually had to do some fancy footwork to get this recipe. It was originally served at a steak house in my hometown of Huntsville, Alabama. My mother used to love to go there just to get to taste this and they asked for the recipe numerous times to no avail. When she found out one of her friends was dating a waitress at the steak house, she asked him if he could ask for the recipe and here we are. I guess it was the power of love – for Thousand Island Dressing. Alas the steak house is no more so we are thankful that we can still have this gem of a recipe in our lives.
We eat this on hamburgers, salads (of course), dip carrots in it, celery sticks, I have been known to just go to the fridge with a spoon from time to time just to taste it!
To make this you’ll need: Mayo of your choice*, Pimentos, Sweet Relish, Chili Sauce, Eggs, and Onion.
*Make sure you use real mayonnaise, not miracle whip.
Place all ingredients in a large bowl.
Stir until fully blended.
Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight to allow flavors to blend before serving.
Dive in and enjoy every fresh and delicious bite!
Servings: 4
Calories: 57kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups mayonnaise any kind, just not miracle whip
- 2-4 hard boiled eggs chopped
- 3/4 cup chili sauce
- 1/2 cup pickle relish
- a teaspoon or so of minced onion
- 2.5 ounces diced pimento a little over half of a 4 oz jar
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir until fully blended. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. If you'd like it a little thinner, you can add a bit of milk. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcal
Tried this recipe?Mention @southernplate or tag #southernplate!
I’m looking for the recipe from Bonanza I used to work there in 68/69 it was the best
I LOVE THIS!!!!!!! it brings back so many memories of Mr. Steak…and a local restaurant, Sam’s Gourmet (they made their thousand island in-house also. I can remember eating the “appetizer” of “waverly/Town House” crackers and Thousand Island dressing…..ahhh the early 70s….such great memories :). so…a question….the recipe calls for “minced onion” a scant amount, that I can only deduce means dried…..I used freshly minced onion and about a quarter of a large onion. It’s fantastic….which does the recipe actually call for?
I tried 4 other recipes before I found this one – this one I liked the best! Allergic to egg, left out = creamier dressing. Don’t really like pimento, left out, still delicious! Recipe is very versatile: can modify this basic recipe (no egg) and flavor however you like for different salads/uses, i.e. add: salsa, or garlic, or red pepper, or hot sauce, add dijon mustard for use as chicken marinade, etc. I don’t think I’ve added anything to it that I didn’t enjoy! Thanks for the recipe!