Zesty Homemade Russian Dressing for Sandwiches and Salads Recipe
This homemade Zesty Russian Dressing is a quick and easy condiment that adds a bright, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor to sandwiches, salads, and vegetable dips. Made with mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, horseradish, and a blend of savory ingredients, it offers a smooth texture and complex taste that enhances any meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 7 servings (about 1 ¾ cups total)
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Russian Dressing
- ½ cup (115g) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (80g) sour cream (or simply use all mayonnaise)
- 2 Tbsp (34g) ketchup
- 2 Tbsp (30g) dill pickle relish or sweet pickle relish
- 2 Tbsp minced white onion, from ¼ small white onion
- 1 Tbsp (15g) jarred horseradish
- 1 Tbsp (15g) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 2 tablespoons dill or sweet pickle relish, 2 tablespoons minced white onion, 1 tablespoon jarred horseradish, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir all the ingredients well until the dressing is smooth and evenly blended.
- Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate the dressing until ready to use. Chilling for a few hours will allow the flavors to meld and develop a better taste.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Prepare the dressing ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to one week for enhanced flavor.
- Storage: Keep the dressing in an airtight container in the fridge. Stir before serving as separation may occur.
- Freezing is not recommended as it may affect texture and flavor.
