Homemade Russian Salad Dressing

Elevate your salads and sandwiches with this creamy, tangy, and sweet Homemade Russian Salad Dressing that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Made from a velvety blend of mayonnaise, tangy ketchup, and a hint of white vinegar, this recipe achieves a perfect balance of flavors with the addition of sweet pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of smoked paprika. The subtle sweetness from granulated sugar and a hint of spice from black pepper make this dressing an irresistible choice for salads, Reuben sandwiches, or as a zesty dipping sauce. With no cooking required and simple pantry staples, this classic Russian dressing is a quick and flavorful condiment you'll want to keep on hand. Perfect for meal prep and versatile enough for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 2 teaspoons White vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sweet pickle relish
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and ketchup. Whisk until smooth and well blended.

Step 2

Add the white vinegar, sweet pickle relish, and Worcestershire sauce to the mixture. Whisk again until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the granulated sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 4

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add a bit more sugar for extra sweetness or a splash of vinegar for more tang.

Step 5

Transfer the dressing to a jar or an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Step 6

Serve the Russian salad dressing over your favorite green salad, slather it on a sandwich, or use it as a dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	337.3 grams (337.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1819

Total Fat 172.70g	221%
Saturated Fat 15.70g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 235mg	78%
Sodium 1597mg	69%
Total Carbohydrate 70.20g	26%
Dietary Fiber 0.50g	2%
Total Sugars 18.40g
Protein 0.20g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 10mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 79mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 84.7%

Protein: 0.0%

Carbs: 15.3%