In case you haven’t already discovered this recipe online or from an old friend, it’s quick and easy to make with just 10 mins prep time.
Homemade Russian Dressing
Russian Dressing is similar to Thousand Island Dressing and is also comparable to the In-N-Out “spread”. It is most well-known as a dressing on a Classic Reuben Sandwich or Corned Beef Sandwich.
What is Russian Dressing?
Ironically, Homemade Russian Dressing originated in New Hampshire, not Russia, and was invented by a grocer named James E. Colburn. He created it as a spread and sold it to retailers and hotels throughout the United States. He was not Russian, but it is said he liked to use the dressing on a Russian salad, giving it the name “Russian” dressing. Once you taste Homemade Russian Dressing, you will never want to buy store-bought dressing again!
Ingredients
Mayonnaise Chili SauceRed Wine VinegarSugarGarlic PowderPaprikaWorcestershire SaucePepperDill Pickles or Dill Pickle Relish
How to Use this Russian Salad Dressing
There are so many ways to use this incredible homemade salad dressing! Here are just a few of my favorite ideas.
Use it as a sandwich spread. This spread is amazing on a sandwich. Especially on our Corned Beef Sandwich on rye bread with some cole slaw or sauerkraut and Swiss cheese.Dip potato chips into it. Or pretzels, or tortilla chips, or fries…it all works!Use it on a veggie tray. Rather than reach for ranch dressing, use this homemade Russian dressing as a dipping sauce instead. Or, even better, make both!Spread it on your burgers. This sauce gives so much added flavor to hamburgers.Use it on a salad. Of course, this dressing will make your salads taste amazing!
Tips for Making this Russian Dressing Recipe
When looking for chili sauce, get the thicker sauce. It should be thick, like ketchup. I used the Heinz brand of chili sauce and it was perfect for this recipe.Make sure to give this recipe time to chill before serving. Three hours is the minimum – more is even better!I made this entire recipe in my blender and it worked perfectly, except for the pickles. I still like to chop those by hand and stir them into the dressing. You don’t want the pickles blended in, just nice little pieces.If you manage to have any leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for a week or less.
More Dips and Dressings to Try
If you love this Russian dressing recipe, you’ve gotta try some of our other favorite dressings!
Cilantro Lime DressingCreamy Thai Peanut DressingSpinach Artichoke DipRoasted Red Pepper Hummus5-Minute Dill Pickle Dip
How to Make Russian Dressing
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