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Russian dressing

American  

noun

  1. a sharp mayonnaise dressing containing chopped pickles, chili sauce or ketchup, pimientos, etc.


Russian dressing British  

noun

  1. mayonnaise or vinaigrette with chilli sauce, chopped gherkins, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Russian dressing

First recorded in 1920–25

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Instead, it’s a double-decker sandwich with two deli meats, Swiss cheese, coleslaw and Russian dressing, all layered intricately between slices of thin rye bread.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

To me, it’s always been secondary to the griddled rye bread, zippy Russian dressing, gooey Swiss cheese and crunchy sauerkraut.

From Washington Post Feb. 24, 2021

It was the Russian dressing that’s basically mayonnaise, ketchup, and relish mixed together.

From Slate Jul. 23, 2020

Think also of Russian dressing or Thousand Island.

From Salon Jul. 29, 2018

When ready to serve unmould on a bed of lettuce and serve with Russian dressing.

From Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book Numerous New Recipes Based on Present Economic Conditions by Mary A. Wilson

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