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[[Image:Hamburger topped with grilled onions, cheese and russian dressing.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Burger with fries, cheese and Russian dressing|alt=Burger with Russian dressing]]
'''Russian dressing''' is an American [[tomato]]-based [[salad dressing]] noted for its pungency. It is typically orange-red, burnt red, or pink in colour.

'''Russian dressing''' was invented in the United States in the late 1800s or early 1900s.

During the Cold War, many US restaurants referred to the dressing as "Sweet Tomato Dressing" to show their preference to capitalism over communism.

Some claim that the dressing's name originated in the fact that the condiment in those days typically included [[caviar]], a food associated with Russia.

==Russian dressing recipe variations==
Selective recipe notes below have been taken from [http://www.barrypopik.com/index.php/new_york_city/entry/russian_dressing Barry Popik's blog]

''7 May 1914, Clearfield (PA) Progress, pg. 10:''

'''Russian Salad Dressing.'''

To make salad dressing in the Russian style take four tablespoonfuls of [[mayonnaise]]; add half a [[pimento]], chopped rather finely. To this add half a dozen sprigs of [[chives]], chopped fine, and stir. Take two tablespoonfuls of [[chili sauce]] and a dash of [[tarragon vinegar]]. Add to this mixture one tablespoonful of [[whipped cream]]. Whip again thoroughly and serve. This will be enough for four people.

''14 June 1917, Boston Daily Globe, pg. 14:''

'''RUSSIAN DRESSING'''

Mix well together 4 tablespoons of [[olive oil]], 1/2 teaspoon of [[paprika]], 1/2 teaspoon each of [[salt]] and [[dry mustard]] and 1 tablespoon of [[chili sauce]], then add gradually 1/2 cup of [[mayonnaise]].

''6 August 1917, Boston Daily Globe, pg. 8:''

'''RUSSIAN DRESSING'''

Mix together 4 tablespoons of [[chili sauce]], 4 tablespoons of [[salad oil]], 1/2 teaspoon of [[paprika]], 1/2 teaspoon each of [[salt]] and [[dry mustard]], then add gradually 1/2 cup of [[mayonnaise]]. Serve on lettuce leaves.

''12 May 1918, Indianapolis (IN) Star, pg. 23?, col. 6:''

The so called Russian dressing which has been popular in recent years is made in various ways. A simple Russian dressing is made by adding four tablespoonfuls of [[chili sauce]] to the one cupful of [[mayonnaise]] and mixing well. A more elaborate Russian dressing is made as follows: Three-fourths cupful of thick [[mayonnaise]], six tablespoonfuls of [[chili sauce]], two chopped [[pimentos]], one tablespoonful of chopped [[chives]], one teaspoonful of chopped [[chow-chow]], three teaspoonfuls of [[tarragon vinegar]], one-four cupful of [[thick cream]].
==See also==
* Our selection of [[Garlic mayonnaise recipes|different mayonnaise recipes]]
* Our massive [[:Category:Dips and sauces|dips and sauces recipe section]]

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Chef at 17:38, 24 February 2016