If you’re a salad enthusiast like me and crave an Easy Homemade Russian dressing that’s creamy, tangy, and sweet, then look no further. This dressing is not only perfect for salads but also makes a delightful sandwich topper.
When it comes to homemade dressings, I’m all about creating flavorful options with real ingredients, steering clear of the subpar ones found in many store-bought ones. If you’ve been following our blog for some time, you’ll know that whipping up salad dressings from scratch is one of my specialties. Most store-bought dressings contain undesirable ingredients like canola oil, soybean oil, natural flavorings, and excessive salt, which is why making your own is always the better choice.
Homemade Russian Dressing
Russian dressing is a nostalgic favorite that brings back memories of salad bars (Ruby Tuesday’s anyone?) and classic deli sandwiches. It’s a creamy dressing with a hint of sweetness and tanginess, typically made with mayonnaise, ketchup, chili sauce, horseradish, and pickle relish or juice. This versatile dressing isn’t just for salads; it’s also a must-have for classic sandwiches like the Reuben or Rachel.
Ingredients:
To make homemade Russian dressing, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Mayonnaise
- Chili Sauce
- Sour Cream
- Parsley
- Shallot, minced
- Pickle Relish & Juice
- Sugar
- Lemon Juice
- Horseradish
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Russian Dressing
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well combined. Adjust the tanginess by adding pickle juice to your preference.
The beauty of Russian dressing lies in its tangy flavor profile, so start with a conservative amount of pickle juice, around ½ a tablespoon, and adjust according to your taste preferences. If you’re a pickle enthusiast like me, feel free to add a full tablespoon for that extra zing.
Make Ahead and Storage:
- Make Ahead: This dressing can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to a week.
OTHER FAVORITE HOMEMADE DRESSINGS:
- Homemade Ranch Dressing: Our homemade ranch dressing is classic and a fan favorite!
- Classic Caesar Dressing: With its bold flavors of garlic, anchovies, and Parmesan cheese, our classic Caesar dressing brings a traditional touch to any salad, elevating it to restaurant-quality status.
- Coleslaw Dressing: Our tangy and sweet coleslaw dressing adds the perfect finishing touch to crunchy cabbage.
HOMEMADE RUSSIAN SALAD DRESSING
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Easy Homemade Russian Dressing
Description
This dressing is the best on top of salads, to dip French fries in, top off your ham and cheese sandwich – or of course on top of a Reuben!
Ingredients
- ¾ Cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ Cup Chili Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream
- 2 teaspoons Parsley
- 1 Tablespoon Shallot, minced
- 2 Tablespoons Dill Pickle Relish
- 1 Tablespoon Pickle Juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Lemon Juice, fresh
- ½ teaspoon Horseradish
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste (if desired)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk well. Taste for seasoning.
- Chill until ready to serve.
AMAZING!! I forgot how much I missed Russian dressing. I always buy Thousand Island, but it’s not the same. I bookmarked this recipe. Debi it is so good.
I remember Russian dressing too deb! I’m from the east coast too…maybe it’s just an east coast thing