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    Published: Mar 27, 2023 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Best Ever Vegan Thousand Island Dressing

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    This homemade rich and creamy Vegan Thousand Island Dressing is great on salads and sandwiches. It comes together in minutes! 

    Vegan Thousand Island Dressing

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    "I love this dressing! I’m making it for the third time right now. - Rachel"

    I made this Vegan Thousand Island Dressing because a craving came upon me out of nowhere. I don't know how long it had been since I had thousand island dressing, but I knew it was time to have it again.

    This vegan salad dressing really only takes a couple of minutes to make - I promise! You can control the amount of spice and how thick it is.

    Leave out the almond milk and use it as a dip for sliced cucumbers, celery, and other veggies.

    I made this recipe using only vegan mayo, then later I made it with a combination of vegan mayo and vegan yogurt. I liked it both ways.

    If you don't want all the fat and calories of the vegan mayo, I would do the half mayo, half yogurt route. If you prefer a richer, more indulgent dressing, I would do the all-vegan mayo way.

    Another dressing to try is my Vegan Tahini Dressing recipe.

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    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥡 Storage
    • 🍽 Serving
    • 🥗 Vegan Salad Dressings
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients with labels.
    • Vegan mayonnaise: Adds a rich creamy flavor. I used Vegenaise by Follow Your Heart. You can also use half vegan mayo and half vegan yogurt.
    • Ketchup: Adds a sweet and sour flavor.
    • Sweet pickle relish: Adds a sweet tangy flavor.
    • Hot sauce: I have used a few different hot sauces for this, from jalapeño to sriracha sauce. Use your favorite. You can also leave it out.
    • Almond milk: I used unsweetened plain almond milk. You could also use soy milk, oat milk or another dairy-free milk. It is optional.
    • Salt and Pepper: Enhances flavors and adds flavor.

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Minced garlic or garlic powder
    • Diced onions or onion powder
    • Vegan sour cream
    • Paprika
    • Sriracha sauce
    • Salt and pepper
    • Apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
    • Mustard
    • Sugar
    • Maple syrup or agave syrup
    • Vegan worcestershire sauce
    • Diced jalapeños
    • Chopped dill pickles or dill pickle relish

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    🔪 Instructions

    Mix vegan mayo, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, hot sauce, and almond milk.

    Ingredients in a bowl before being mixed and after.

    🥡 Storage

    This vegan thousand island dressing recipe will last about 7 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Vegan Thousand Island Dressing with spoon.

    🍽 Serving

    • Salads
    • Vegan Reuben Sandwich
    • Veggies burgers or these Lentil Burgers
    • Spicy Baked French Fries
    • Vegan Teriyaki Reuben

    🥗 Vegan Salad Dressings

    • Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing
      Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing
    • Turmeric Tahini Dressing
      Turmeric Tahini Dressing
    • Vegan Ranch Dressing
      Vegan Ranch Dressing
    • Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing
      Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing

     If you tried this Vegan Thousand Island Dressing Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    I originally posted this recipe on June 25, 2016. I added new photos and text when I republished it.

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    Vegan Thousand Island Dressing
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    Vegan Thousand Island Dressing

    This homemade rich and creamy Vegan Thousand Island Dressing is great on salads and sandwiches. It comes together in minutes! 
    Course Condiment
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 7
    Calories 116kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup vegan mayo - or ¼ cup vegan mayo + ¼ cup unsweetened plain coconut yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons ketchup
    • 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
    • 3 teaspoons hot sauce optional
    • 1 tablespoon unsweetened plain almond milk optional
    • Salt and pepper
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    Instructions

    • Mix all ingredients until well blended.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. Amy Paul says

      August 17, 2019 at 12:33 pm

      I thought I was the only one one who ever craved Thousand Island, throw pickles into something... anything... and I’m in. This recipe is by far and away better than any I’ve come up with, and so simple. Better, also, than any store-bought junk, but then what homemade dressing isn’t.
      Thanks Willow, you’ve done it again.5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        August 17, 2019 at 3:41 pm

        Thanks Amy! I'm right there with you with the pickles, especially sweet pickles!

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    2. Janet says

      July 06, 2018 at 10:08 am

      I made this for a vegan reuben. It was delicious! And so easy to whip up!5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        July 06, 2018 at 3:17 pm

        Thanks Janet!

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    3. Maggie says

      July 20, 2016 at 10:28 am

      I love thousand island dressing and this sounds wonderful!

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      • Willow Moon says

        July 20, 2016 at 4:07 pm

        Thanks Maggie!

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    4. Danielle says

      July 12, 2016 at 8:58 am

      I love that you gave two ways to make this! I will be trying both!

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      • Willow Moon says

        July 13, 2016 at 6:30 pm

        Thanks Danielle, let me know what you think!

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      • Rachel says

        January 13, 2021 at 7:32 pm

        I love this dressing! I’m making it for the third time right now.5 stars

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        • Willow Moon says

          January 13, 2021 at 9:13 pm

          Yay, that makes me so happy!

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