Thousand Islands sauce
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Properties and origin: The recipe for this sauce was discovered and developed in America. The sauce was named after the Thousand Islands region, where it was first served in one of the local hotels. It gained popularity after being added to the menu of the Chicago "Waldorf-Astoria" hotel. Usage: Thousand Island sauce is frequently mentioned as a dressing in vegetable salad recipes. It is also added to hamburgers and used as a dip sauce (for crackers, bread slices, and vegetable pieces). Thousand Island sauce pairs very well with poultry and meat dishes. Sandwiches made with thick, spicy Thousand Island sauce along with slices of ham, cheese, and tomatoes turn out especially delicious. Preparation: To prepare Thousand Island sauce, finely chopped green sweet pepper, onion, and parsley are mixed together. To this mixture, add ketchup, mayonnaise, and wine vinegar, then stir until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Chef's tips: Thousand Island sauce has a sweet-and-sour flavor. Adding chili pepper during preparation results in a piquant, spicy salad dressing. Serve at the table.