Salad dressing, russian dressing

Russian dressing is a creamy, tangy-sweet condiment built on a mayonnaise base blended with ketchup or chili sauce, plus ingredients like horseradish, paprika, and pickle relish, giving it a coral-pink color and a flavor that sits between cocktail sauce and Thousand Island. It's the classic spread for a Reuben sandwich and similarly styled deli sandwiches, and it's also drizzled over wedge salads, iceberg lettuce, or used as a dip for cold shrimp and other seafood. Because of its bold flavor, a little goes a long way, whether spooned onto a burger or stirred into a coleslaw dressing for extra tang.

Keep opened bottles of Russian dressing refrigerated and tightly sealed, since it's mayonnaise-based and can spoil if left at room temperature for extended periods. It's calorie-dense for a condiment, at 355 calories and 26.2 g of fat per 100 g, though a typical serving is just one tablespoon (15 g). It's also notably high in sodium, at 1,130 mg per 100 g, so it's worth using with a light hand if you're tracking sodium intake. Its standout nutrient is vitamin E at 22% DV per 100 g, which comes from the oil in the mayonnaise base; beyond that, it functions mainly as a flavor and richness booster rather than a source of protein or fiber.