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Thousand Island Dressing
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Prep
10 minutes
Total
10 min
Serves
about 480 ml (2 cups)
Creamy, smoky, and a little sweet from the agave, this Thousand Island leans on chipotle and lime instead of the classic ketchup base. It ends up richer and with more depth than the version you'd buy in a bottle.
Ingredients
- 400 ml (1¾ cups) mayonnaise
- 1½ tbsp lime juice
- 100 ml (½ cup) chipotle in adobo, roughly chopped
- 3 tsp agave syrup
- ¼ bunch cilantro, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- 2Stir until completely uniform.
- 3Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lime as needed.
- 4Transfer to storage containers and refrigerate.
Cook's Note
Blend the chipotle smooth before mixing if you want a uniform dressing without chunks, rough-chopped chipotle leaves bits that some people hit and some people don't, which makes the heat uneven across a plate.
Best Served With
Salads, sandwiches, fried fish, or as a dipping sauce for vegetables.
Why This Recipe Works
Lime juice thins the mayo slightly and gives it lift. The chipotle adobo sauce is already salty and acidic, so it works with the lime rather than against it. The agave rounds the smokiness without making it sweet.
Make It Yours
- Blend completely smooth for a cleaner dressing.
- Add a spoonful of Dijon for a little more sharpness.
Leftover Strategy
Keeps refrigerated for up to 1 week. Stir before using.
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Pairing
Works as a condiment, no standalone pairing.