Ingredient

Thousand Island Dressing

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use Thousand Island dressing to add a tangy, slightly sweet, and creamy flavor …

What it is

Thousand Island dressing is a creamy salad dressing made from a base of mayonnaise or a similar emulsion. It typically includes chopped ingredients like pickles or relish, onions, peppers, and hard-boiled eggs, seasoned with ketchup or tomato sauce, vinegar, and spices.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use Thousand Island dressing to add a tangy, slightly sweet, and creamy flavor to salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Its rich texture also helps bind ingredients together, making it a popular choice for prepared meals like crab Louie salads and burgers.

Health notes

Thousand Island dressing is a food product, not a single ingredient, and its health implications depend on the specific ingredients and amounts used. The FDA regulates the ingredients within the dressing. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many individual ingredients commonly found in dressings, such as vinegar and spices, setting standards for their use. Evidence on the health effects of consuming typical amounts of mayonnaise-based dressings is mixed, with some studies suggesting a link to increased calorie and fat intake, while others highlight the potential benefits of certain components like omega-3 fatty acids if fish oil is used.

Allergen info

Thousand Island dressing may contain major allergens such as egg (in mayonnaise) and fish or shellfish if used as an ingredient. It is not typically a source of gluten, soy, or peanuts unless specific variations are used.

Products containing Thousand Island Dressing

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Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Crab Louie Salad Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 44% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 47% DV per serving 117kcal 2.8Protein 8.0Fat 7.4Carbs Papa John's Salads & Produce Shrimp Krab Louie Salad With Thousand Island Dressing Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 99kcal 4.2Protein 6.6Fat 8.5Carbs 7-Eleven, Inc. Beef Cheeseburger Slider, Beef Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 365kcal 11.5Protein 16.2Fat 33.3Carbs Byerly Foods International Seafood Louie Wrap Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 46% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving —kcal 8.4Protein 6.6Fat 21.6Carbs Russ Davis Wholesale Krab Louie Salad, Krab Louie Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 31% DV per serving 139kcal 2.6Protein 11.7Fat 6.5Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Reuben Panini Cooked Corn Beef, Sauerkraut, Thousand Island Dressing & Swiss Cheese On Rustic Panini Bread Sandwich, Reuben Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 71% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 188kcal 11.6Protein 6.9Fat 21.4Carbs Relish Labs LLC Mini Cheeseburger Flatbreads Meal Kits - Beef Flavor Demi-Glace Concentrate, Thousand Island Dressing, Mini Naan Flatbreads, Pot Roast Seasoning, Shredded Mozzarella, Dill Pickle Slices, Baby Arugula, Ground Beef, Mini Cheeseburger Other Deli High in sodium — 77% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 85% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 47% DV per serving 247kcal 13.4Protein 13.4Fat 16.9Carbs Curation Foods, Inc. Cheese Burger Bowl Salad Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 244kcal 7.9Protein 20.7Fat 7.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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