Russian Dressing

Russian dressing is a creamy, slightly spicy, salmon-hued spread made from mayonnaise, ketchup, sour cream, prepared horseradish, and dill relish. Surprisingly, it did not originate in Russia. It was supposedly created in New Hampshire in the early 20th century and called “Russian dressing” because it originally contained caviar, a staple of Russian cuisine. It’s wonderful slathered onto rye bread as one of the key components of the classic Reuben (or Rachel) sandwich, but it complements pretty much any deli sandwich. It also makes a flavorful dressing for a simple green salad, a great topper for a burger, or a delicious dip for fried seafood or french fries.

Russian dressing is similar to Thousand Island dressing, in that they are both made with a mayonnaise and ketchup base. The key distinction between the two sauces is that Russian dressing contains horseradish, which gives it a little kick, whereas Thousand Island dressing tends to be a bit sweeter and also sometimes calls for chopped hard boiled eggs.

What You’ll Need To Make Russian Dressing

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, relish, horseradish, and shallot.

Whisk well, then taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

The dressing will keep nicely in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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