Classic Russian Dressing Recipe

Name: Classic Russian Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup ketchup (or use ketchup-style chili sauce); 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (add more if you like it pungent); 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1-2 tablespoons grated onion (grated is extra classic-deli (drained, if desired, for thicker dressing)); 1/4 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika is great); 1 teaspoon vinegar (white or apple cider or 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, but helps it pop)); Salt and black pepper (to taste); Optional: a few dashes hot sauce (my preference); Optional: 1-2 tablespoons minced pickles/cornichons or relish (to make it more Thousand Island like)

Prep 5 min Cook 5 min Serves 12 Source

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup (or use ketchup-style chili sauce)
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (add more if you like it pungent)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1-2 tablespoons grated onion (grated is extra classic-deli (drained, if desired, for thicker dressing))
1/4 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika is great)
1 teaspoon vinegar (white or apple cider or 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, but helps it pop))
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Optional: a few dashes hot sauce (my preference)
Optional: 1-2 tablespoons minced pickles/cornichons or relish (to make it more Thousand Island like)

Steps

1
Add everything to a bowl and whisk until smooth.
2
Taste and adjust:- More horseradish = sharper, more “Reuben sandwich” style.- More ketchup/chili sauce = sweeter and redder.- A splash of vinegar/lemon = brighter flavor.
3
Chill at least 30 minutes (best flavor), then serve.