Keto Thousand Island Dressing

Name: Keto Thousand Island Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup mayonnaise (regular or avocado based); 2 tablespoons sugar free ketchup; 1 tablespoon vinegar (white or apple cider); 1 tablespoon minced dill pickle; 1 teaspoon Swerve or sweetener of choice); 1 teaspoon finely diced onion; pinch of salt and pepper

By Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Published July 20, 2019 • Updated November 22, 2025

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This is a keto version of the American classic salad dressing. It’s sweet, tangy, creamy and ...it’s nearly carbohydrate free! Get your burgers and iceberg wedge salads ready for homemade keto thousand island dressing!

burger with keto thousand island dressing

keto thousand island dressing spread on a burger

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Nutrition Facts

Servings

Calories

10.3g

Fat

0.2g

Protein

0.1g

Net Carb

0.9g

Total Carbs

Disclaimer: The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.

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Keto Thousand Island Dressing Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise (regular or avocado based)
2 tablespoons sugar free ketchup
1 tablespoon vinegar (white or apple cider)
1 tablespoon minced dill pickle
1 teaspoon Swerve or sweetener of choice)
1 teaspoon finely diced onion
pinch of salt and pepper

Keto Thousand Island Dressing Directions

STEP

1

Combine the ingredients

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
STEP

2

Mix it good

Mix until fully combined.
STEP

3

Spread it

Spread on your favorite burger or top a salad.

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Low Carb Thousand Island Dressing

Homemade salad dressings are better. They taste better. They are better for you. And this recipe for keto thousand island dressing does not disappoint. It is all those things and it’s easy to make. There is no food processor or whisking involved. You just add all your ingredients to a bowl, mix and you are ready to start spreading or pouring your thousand island dressing on your low carb favorites! Thousand Island dressing is an American classic. It is a mayonnaise based dressing that is sweet and tangy. It’s wonderful on burgers and makes for an incredible Big Mac Salad. However, most store bought bottles of Thousand Island dressing can have close to 5 grams of sugar per serving! This recipe for Low Carb Thousand Island dressing utilizes alternative sweeteners rather than real sugar and sources low carb ketchup. So you don’t need to waste your valuable carbs on a bottled salad dressing.

Low Carb Ketchup

Regular ketchup can have around 5 g of carbohydrates per tablespoon. This can add up to a lot of unnecessary carbohydrates if you are a ketchup lover. There are brands out there who are starting make low sugar ketchup. My favorite is by Primal Kitchen. Their ketchup contains real ingredients and has 1 g carb per serving. If you can’t find a low carb ketchup, you could sub in 2 teaspoons of tomato paste or a tablespoon of tomato sauce to make this keto thousand island dressing.

Storing Homemade Thousand Island Dressing

Keto thousand island dressing dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Put the dressing in a squeeze bottle or air tight container. This way you don’t have to worry about wasting your homemade dressing. This is a great keto meal prep option. It’s a easy dressing to make up on Sunday while you are prepping all of your keto meals or salads for the week. Store in the refrigerator until you want to use it! One meal prep tip is to make up a bunch of mason jar salads and store them in the refrigerator. Add the sugar free thousand island dressing to the mason jar in the morning and take it with you to work. It makes a tasty keto salad to eat on the go while you are at work!

Make Thick Thousand Island Dressing

If you are looking for a thick Thousand Island dressing, you can achieve this by mushing a hard boiled egg through a fine mesh sieve or using a food processor. This will give a thick and creamy keto thousand island dressing without adding flours or other thickeners that have carbs. Using the egg will enhance the flavor of the dressing as well as help thicken it.

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Keto Thousand Island Dressing: FAQS

Can I use a different type of mayonnaise for this recipe?

Absolutely! You can use regular mayonnaise, avocado-based mayonnaise, or even a vegan mayonnaise if you prefer. Just ensure it's low in carbs to keep it keto-friendly.

What can I substitute for sugar-free ketchup?

If you don't have sugar-free ketchup, you can make your own by mixing tomato paste with a bit of vinegar and your favorite low-carb sweetener. Just adjust to taste!

How long can I store this dressing in the fridge?

You can store your Keto Thousand Island Dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Just give it a good stir before using!

Is there a way to make this dressing spicier?

Definitely! You can add a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to give it a spicy kick. Just start with a small amount and adjust to your taste.

What are some low-carb dishes I can use this dressing with?

This dressing is perfect with burgers, salads, or as a dip for low-carb veggies. It's also great with grilled chicken or as a spread for wraps!

Nutritional information & Macros

Amount Per Serving
Calories	97
Fat	10.3g
Protein	0.2g
Total Carbs	0.9g
Net Carbs	0.1g

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About Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Annie Lampella is a Doctor of Pharmacy, mom, and the recipe creator behind KetoFocus. With a B.S. in Genetics from UC Davis and a Pharm.D., she has over 11 years of experience developing family-friendly keto recipes based on the science of human metabolism. She is the author of the Protein Packed cookbook, published by Victory Belt Publishing.

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