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Ruth S Salad Dressing Recipe

Indulge in this creamy, dreamy Thousand Island dressing – a family favorite! This recipe, clipped from a newspaper long ago, is rich and decadent thanks to the secret ingredient: sour cream. Not for the faint of heart (or dieters!), it's perfect for salads, burgers, and more. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 3544.8 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ruth S Salad Dressing

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How to Make Ruth S Salad Dressing

  1. Finely chop 1/2 cup of red onion.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped onion, 1 cup sour cream, and 1/2 cup mayonnaise. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  3. Add 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon celery salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Whisk vigorously until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
  5. Pour the dressing into a quart-sized jar. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
  6. Enjoy your homemade Thousand Island dressing on your favorite salads, sandwiches, or as a dip!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

227 g

Sugar

207g

Fat

349g

Carbs

37g

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