1 tb onion, finely chopped
1 c mayonnaise, purchased or homemade
1/4 c ketchup-style chili sauce
4 ts horseradish
1 ts Frank's Red Hot Sauce
1 ts Worcestershire sauce
1/4 ts sweet paprika
Fine sea salt
Russian dressing and Thousand Island dressing are often confused
because both begin with a base of mayonnaise and ketchup or
ketchup-style chili sauce, which results in a pink salad dressing.
But where Thousand Island is a bit sweet and studded with pickle
relish, Russian dressing is on the spicier side, with a hint of heat
from horseradish and hot sauce.
In a mortar and pestle, mash the onion to create a paste, or use a
large heavy knife to mince and mash the onion into a paste. Transfer
the onion paste to a small bowl and whisk in the mayonnaise, chili
sauce, horseradish, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and sweet
paprika. Season with fine sea salt, if desired.
DO AHEAD: The dressing can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, in an
airtight container, up to 2 weeks.
