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Thousand island dressing
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 210 kcal —
- Protein 0.7 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 16 g 6%
- Fat 16 g 21%
- Saturated fat 2 g 10%
- Fibre 0.4 g 1%
- Sugars 13 g —
- Sodium 470 mg 20%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 4.4 mg 29%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.02 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.1 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.1 mg 2%
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg 1%
- Biotin (B7) 1 µg 3%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 24 mg 2%
- Iron 0.3 mg 2%
- Magnesium 9 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 34 mg 3%
- Potassium 130 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.2 mg 2%
- Copper 0.05 mg 6%
- Manganese 0.07 mg 3%
- Selenium 1 µg 2%
- Iodine 5 µg 3%
Similar foods
- Thousand Island salad dressingregular379 kcal / 100 g
- French dressing335 kcal / 100 g
- Salad dressing thousand island262 kcal / 100 g
- Blue cheese dressing368 kcal / 100 g
- Russian salad dressing355 kcal / 100 g
- Salad cream326 kcal / 100 g
- Italian salad dressing127 kcal / 100 g
- French salad dressing421 kcal / 100 g
- Fat-free Thousand Island salad dressing132 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Thousand island dressing
How do you make Thousand Island dressing from scratch?
Mix mayonnaise with ketchup, finely chopped pickled cucumber and a little lemon juice; add finely diced onion or a dash of Worcestershire sauce if you like. Chill it for about 30 minutes so the flavours mingle.
What does Thousand Island dressing go well with?
Use it in prawn cocktail, spread it in a burger or sandwich, or spoon it over crisp lettuce, tomato and cucumber. It also works as a dip for chips and raw vegetables.
How long does homemade Thousand Island dressing keep?
Keep it in a clean, sealed container in the fridge and use it within three to four days. Stir before serving, and discard it if it has been left at room temperature for more than two hours.
What can you use instead of Thousand Island dressing?
For a similar creamy, tangy taste, mix mayonnaise with ketchup and chopped pickled cucumber. Salad cream is a sharper, thinner alternative; Russian dressing is another close substitute, often with a more pronounced chilli or horseradish kick.
Is Thousand Island dressing the same as Russian dressing?
No. Both are creamy, tomato-coloured sauces, but Thousand Island usually includes chopped pickled cucumber and may be sweeter, while Russian dressing often has a sharper, spicier flavour. Russian dressing has 355 kcal per 100 g, compared with 210 kcal in Thousand Island dressing.
How much sodium is in Thousand Island dressing?
A 30 g serving contains 141 mg of sodium. Use a light spoonful in a sandwich or salad, as the dressing can add up quickly when poured freely.
Source: CoFID (UK) 17-717 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
