Whip up a batch of homemade Russian dressing with this easy, customizable recipe. This tangy, zesty, creamy dressing tastes better than store-bought and is perfect for deli-style Reuben sandwiches, salads, and more.
1tablespoonrefrigerated prepared horseradish, or additional, to taste
2tablespoonsgrated onion(sweet Vidalia or yellow, see note)*
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
2tablespoonsfinely-minced cornichons
¼teaspoonsmoked paprika
a few dashes of hot sauce, to taste
Instructions
Whisk together all ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour for the flavors to develop. (For the best flavor, make it the day before you plan to use it.) If you like your Russian dressing spicier, season to taste with additional horseradish and hot sauce.
Store, tightly-covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
*To easily grate onion, use the large shredding holes on a box grater. I like to use a sweet onion variety, such as Vidalia. For a more tart dressing, use yellow onion.