Add Tangy Flavor To Any Sandwich By Drizzling On This 5-Minute Russian Dressing

It's a bit of a shame that Russian dressing sometimes feels like a forgotten condiment. As a cousin of Thousand Island and French dressing, Russian dressing falls in the middle of the flavor spectrum, combining Thousand Island's creaminess with the stronger tang of French. Try our easy Russian dressing recipe, and you'll quickly find it's one of the most versatile condiments you can keep in your fridge.

Where Thousand Island is sweet, Russian dressing is sharp and savory, adding a nice horseradish kick and umami complexity from the Worcestershire sauce. So there's no wonder why it's often drizzled on roast beef sandwiches. But when it comes to topping sandwiches with this tangy dressing, don't limit your imagination to classic roast beef — Russian dressing is also great on a smoky brisket sandwich, corned beef, or pastrami. For our money the horseradish bite of Russian dressing is the superior choice for a Reuben recipe.

Russian dressing is also great on the turkey-based cousins of these classic beef sandwiches, like a Rachel or turkey Reuben. Coleslaw or sauerkraut is a great textural addition, or try melting Swiss or provolone cheese, and adding something a little crunchy, like potato chips. If you like a classic burger sauce, Russian dressing will fit the bill, and cut through all those fatty ingredients even more — it's especially great as part of a patty melt.

Plenty of situations where you would normally use mayo are just begging for the extra flavor and heat that Russian dressing brings. Think mayo is the essential BLT condiment? Try to swap it for Russian dressing and get back to us. A turkey or chicken and avocado sandwich with Russian dressing has far more balance than it does with mayo, especially if you add a splash of chili sauce or hot sauce to our recipe. The same goes for a classic or chicken club sandwich, as the tangy Russian dressing will combat the fatty bacon in a way that plain mayonnaise can't.