Zesty Russian Dressing (For Sandwiches & Salad)
Homemade Russian dressing takes just minutes to make and can add a welcome zip to any meal. This bright, tangy, and slightly spicy dressing is perfect for elevating your salads, sandwiches, or as a dip for crispy veggies. With its smooth texture and complex flavor profile, it’s sure to become a quick favorite.
Prep5 minutes mins
Cook0 minutes mins
Total5 minutes mins
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: homemade russian salad dressing, restaurant-worthy salad dressing, russian dressing for sandwiches, what is russian dressing
Servings: 7
Calories: 72kcal
- 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
Make Russian dressing. In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 2 Tbsp ketchup, 2 Tbsp relish, 2 Tbsp minced white onion, 1 Tbsp jarred horseradish, 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp yellow mustard, and ¼ tsp kosher salt. Stir well, then refrigerate until needed.
- Make-ahead: Russian dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to one week. In fact, it tastes even better after sitting for a few hours!
- Storage: Store your dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stir before using, as some separation may occur. Freezing is not recommended.
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.2mg