dressing essentials: rumbustious russian dressing

Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
Wichita, KS

This is my recipe for Russian Dressing. It has many of the usual suspects, when it comes to ingredients, and one or two others that give it its distinct flavor. A few years ago, I added some freshly chopped tarragon, and never looked back. But, tarragon is a distinctive spice, and some people do not like the taste of it, so I made it an optional ingredient. I will just say this... If you like Russian dressing, you will LOVE this version. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For dressing essentials: rumbustious russian dressing

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1 Tbsp
    dehydrated onions, crushed to a powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    yellow onions, grated, and minced
  • 1 c
    mayonnaise, plain variety, and homemade, if possible
  • 2 Tbsp
    chili sauce, homemade, if possible
  • 2 Tbsp
    ketchup, homemade, if possible
  • 1 Tbsp
    rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    freshly chopped parsley
  • 2 - 3 tsp
    horseradish
  • 1 tsp
    hot sauce, i use frank’s
  • 1 tsp
    worcestershire sauce, homemade, if possible
  • salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • OPTIONAL ITEMS
  • 1 Tbsp
    freshly chopped tarragon

How To Make dressing essentials: rumbustious russian dressing

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    I am always attempting to make things homemade, and for this recipe, I am using several homemade items. If you are crazy, like me, you might want to check them out: • https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/homemade-chili-sauce.html#page1:comment2376499 • https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/versatile-homemade-ketchup.html?r=1 • https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/diy-essentials-homemade-worcestershire-sauce.html?r=1 In addition, I make my own mayo, but I do not think that I have posted it, yet.
  • 3
    This recipe should last for 2 – 3 weeks in fridge. Just make sure it is in a tightly-sealed, non-reactive jar. So, make just enough to last for 2 or so weeks.
  • 4
    I love the addition of the chopped tarragon; however, not everyone is a fan of that flavor, so I made it an optional item.
  • 5
    Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • 6
    Grind the dehydrated onions into a powder.
  • 7
    Grate and mince the onion.
  • 8
    Add all the ingredients together (except the salt), to a bowl, and whisk to combine.
  • 9
    Add a bit of salt at a time, and then whisk and sample, until you achieve the desired taste.
  • 10
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • 11
    Seal tightly in a non-reactive jar, and keep in the fridge until ready for use. Enjoy
  • 12
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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