Russian Dressing

Name: Russian Dressing
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; 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)

December 9, 2011

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

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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

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.

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