{"id":1574280,"date":"2021-01-09T07:45:29","date_gmt":"2021-01-09T07:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/russian-dressing\/"},"modified":"2024-09-03T17:39:58","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T22:39:58","slug":"russian-dressing","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/russian-dressing\/","title":{"rendered":"Russian Dressing"},"content":{"rendered":"

What’s your favorite way to use Russian dressing? This classic condiment can dress up any sandwich, including burgers, turkey clubs and even tuna fish. Without it, Reuben sandwiches<\/a> would just be corned beef with Swiss cheese and sauerkraut. Russian dressing is a zesty, versatile spread that adds a perfect mix of heat and sweetness to almost any dish.<\/p>\n

What is Russian dressing?<\/h2>\n

Russian dressing is typically made with mayonnaise, chili sauce or ketchup, horseradish and Worcestershire sauce. Some variations can include pimentos, pickles, chives and spices such as paprika, onion powder and mustard. Some people add hot sauce for an extra kick.<\/p>\n

There’s some debate over where Russian dressing originated. Some sources claim that the tangy sauce was created by a guy in New Hampshire in the early 20th century; others suggest it was a popular condiment at the Russian Tea Room in New York City. The one thing that everyone pretty much agrees on is that it is not<\/em> Russian in origin.<\/p>\n

What’s the difference between Russian dressing and Thousand Island dressing?<\/h2>\n

Although Russian dressing and Thousand Island dressing<\/a> look similar and share mayonnaise and chili sauce as ingredients, their tastes are on opposite ends of the flavor spectrum. Russian dressing has a spicier kick, and is often made with horseradish, hot sauce and paprika. Thousand Island dressing, on the other hand, tends to feature pickle relish, onions, olives and sometimes boiled eggs, which give it a sweeter taste and a chunkier texture.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Russian Dressing<\/h2>\n