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August 8, 2011
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Thousand Island Dressing

Salads & Dressings
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
none

Make your own sweet pickle relish and save money and possibly a trip to the grocery store. Finely chop any variety or mixture of sweet pickled vegetables, including cucumbers, onions or peppers.

Make your own sweet pickle relish and save money and possibly a trip to the grocery store. Finely chop any variety or mixture of sweet pickled vegetables, including cucumbers, onions or peppers.

Ingredients

 

  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup green olives, minced
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon grated onion
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup chili sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
  • MAKES 1 1/2 CUPS
Directions
  1. 1

    Place egg in a small saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 5 minutes. Turn off heat; let egg sit for 10 minutes; drain. Peel and finely chop egg; place in medium bowl.

  2. 2

    Add olives, relish and onion to bowl.

  3. 3

    Add mayonnaise, chili sauce and pepper sauce to relish mixture. Stir well to combine.

  4. 4

    Pour dressing over mixed greens or a cucumber and tomato salad.

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