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published Aug 10, 2021
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If you’re a Thousand Island fan, it’s likely you’ll love this Russian dressing just as much, if not more.
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If you’re a Thousand Island fan, it’s likely you’ll love this Russian dressing just as much, if not more. Both sauces have similar origins and start with that delicious combination of mayonnaise and ketchup or tomato-based chili sauce (such as Heinz Chili Sauce). It’s super easy to make and won’t take more than five minutes to prepare, but it’ll substantially increase the tastiness of whatever you’re slathering it on (think: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="sandwiches,%20<a%20href=" https:>burgers, and french fries).
What Is Russian Dressing?
Russian dressing is a condiment made from mayonnaise and ketchup-style chili sauce or ketchup and, depending on the recipe, a variety of other ingredients, like Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, and paprika.
What’s the Difference Between Russian and Thousand Island Dressings?
The internet has blurred the lines between Russian and Thousand Island dressing. They both start with mayonnaise and tomato-based chili sauce or ketchup and then diverge from there. One of the typical differences between the two is the addition of relish in Thousand Island dressing, giving it a touch more sweetness and texture. Russian dressing is known to be a bit spicier and less sweet and traditionally, in older recipes, it actually contained caviar which some theorize to be the idea behind the name Russian.
What to Serve with Russian Dressing?
Russian dressing isn’t just for salads.
- Slather it on sandwiches (like broccoli Reubens) or burgers.
- Dip homemade or baked-from-frozen french fries in it.
- Serve it as a dipping sauce with seafood (like grilled shrimp) or steak.
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Russian Dressing
If you’re a Thousand Island fan, it’s likely you’ll love this Russian dressing just as much, if not more.
Prep time 5 minutes
Makes3/4 cup
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup
mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons
ketchup-style chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon
minced white onion
- 1 teaspoon
prepared horseradish
- 1/2 teaspoon
Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon
smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon
kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon
dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
Instructions
Place 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons ketchup-style chili sauce, 1 tablespoon minced white onion, 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon black black pepper in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Taste and add more kosher salt or black pepper as needed.
Recipe Notes
Storage: Russian sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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