Thousand Island dressing

Thousand Island dressing is a creamy salad dressing based on mayonnaise and ketchup or chilli sauce, enriched with pickled cucumbers, onion, and various seasonings. It most likely originated at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries in the Thousand Islands region on the US-Canada border. It has a sweet and tangy, slightly spicy flavour with a creamy consistency. It is used as a dressing for green salads, sandwiches, and burgers, or as a dip for chips and vegetables. It is also a key ingredient in the classic Reuben salad and Russian dressing. At home, it can easily be made by combining mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle, and a pinch of paprika.