Red Russian Dressing

Recipe from Food.com.

From Wikipedia: Russian dressing is mentioned as early as 1900 in U.S. sources. It is also documented in a 1910 catering book as an alternative to vinaigrette for dressing tomatoes or asparagus. A 1913 cookbook has a recipe that is a vinaigrette with paprika and mustard. A mayonnaise-based recipe is documented in 1914. The condiment came to be called "Russian" since the original recipe included caviar, a staple of Russian cuisine.

Thank goodness there's a mayonnaise-free version and here it is.

Ingredients

Red Russian Dressing
Red Russian Dressing

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (Most recipes call for red wine vinegar but the balsamic brings out the beautiful dark red color.)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds (I used a tablespoon and the flavor skyrocketed.)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon (1 1/2 teaspoons) of garlic powder

What to do with them...

  • Combine all of the ingredients and whisk to blend well. Put it in a jar and then into the refrigerator. Let the dressing sit for as long as possible before using it to allow the spice flavors to infuse the liquid. At least an hour or better yet a day or two or even longer.