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Russian Dressing

Homemade Russian Dressing can be made in minutes from stuff you probably have on hand, and its flavor is fresher and brighter than bottled.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    yields 1 scant cup

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons white or cider vinegar or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Pinch of black pepper

Add Any or All

1 tablespoon minced scallions or red onions
2 tablespoons minced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried dill (1 1/2 teaspoons fresh)
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon minced pickles or relish (sour, sweet, or dill)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients.

    Step 2

    Plain Russian Dressing will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks. If you add scallions, red onions, or fresh tomatoes, it will keep for 3 or 4 days.

Cover of the cookbook Moosewood Simple Suppers with a red floral motif.
From Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers: Fresh Ideas for the Weeknight Table. Copyright © 2017 by Moosewood Collective. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC. Buy the full book from ThriftBooks or Amazon.
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