Russian dressing

American  

noun

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

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Russian dressing British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Russian dressing

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

It comes with rye bread, sliced Emmental cheese, coleslaw, Russian dressing and Raye’s Cranberry Mustard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025

Then you can extend your abilities to the many mayonnaise derivatives like remoulade, aioli, Russian dressing, blue cheese dressing, green goddess dressing, vegan mayonnaise, and so on.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2021

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

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2020

The coleslaw is crisp and creamy, and the Russian dressing, zipped up with relish, is a role model.

From Washington Post • May 18, 2020

A salad followed, with a heavy Russian dressing.

From The Happy End by Hergesheimer, Joseph