Thousand Island Sauce 410 gr

The History of Thousand Island Dressing

The Thousand Islands are named after the archipelago of the same name on the border of Canada and the United States. This area consists of 1,864 large and small islands in the St. Lawrence River, which stretches for 80 kilometers along the border of the two countries. The origins of Thousand Island dressing date back to the early 1900s, but by the 1950s, Thousand Island dressing could be found in all American and Canadian restaurants.

The Ingredients of Thousand Island Dressing 

Thousand Island dressing is a mayonnaise-based dressing that has changed over time depending on the tastes of people in different countries. However, the ingredients that can definitely be found in it include vegetable oil, eggs, vinegar, pickles, sugar, tomato paste, refined table salt, aromatic herbs, and mustard powder.

The Features of Thousand Island Dressing

One of the features of this sauce, which is especially for salads and sandwiches, is the use of chopped raw vegetables and herbs such as onions, pickles, and parsley. In addition to containing vitamin C and antioxidants, onions contain compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties and promote collagen production in the skin. Parsley also contains a good amount of iron and folic acid, which can play an effective role in the health of the human body.

Shilton’s Thousand Island dressing is exceptionally versatile and works wonders, making it a great accompaniment to flavor and enhance foods. Today, you can choose Thousand Island dressing as a condiment for almost any sandwich, grilled or broiled chicken, many salads, meat dishes such as steak, and even French fries.