Thousand Island dressing

American  

noun

1. a seasoned mayonnaise, often containing chopped pickles, pimientos, sweet peppers, hard-boiled eggs, etc.

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Thousand Island dressing British  

noun

1. a salad dressing made from mayonnaise with ketchup, chopped gherkins, etc

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Etymology

Origin of Thousand Island dressing

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

In fact, a testament to just how good these pickles are is that Carolyn began using them in her famous Thousand Island dressing.

From Salon

When making this sandwich at home, finish it off with your favorite condiments, such as mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, Thousand Island dressing, or barbecue sauce!

From Salon

Crab Louie, created with seafood from the Chesapeake and sauced with what tastes like Thousand Island dressing, is stuffed into fragile, Lilliputian cones with creamy avocado mousse.

From Washington Post

Their main draws to the dressing were that it had the flavor and consistency of traditional Thousand Island dressing, but less calories at 60 per 2-tablespoon serving size.

From Salon

I don’t think there’s anything wrong with having a plate of french fries with ketchup or mustard or mayonnaise or vinegar or Thousand Island dressing splattered over the top or on the side for dipping.

From Washington Post