Goal

Learn the diner classic — sweet, tangy, and genuinely distinct from Russian dressing.

The diner classic — sweet, tangy, and genuinely distinct from Russian dressing.

Makes about 4 servings

Ingredients

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 3 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped
• 1/8 tsp salt

Steps

1. Combine the base — Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, vinegar, sugar, and salt until smooth.
2. Fold in the egg — Gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled egg, keeping the texture chunky rather than fully blended.

Tip: The chopped hard-boiled egg is the traditional detail that separates real homemade Thousand Island from the bottled version.