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Joen's Recipes French-Russian Dressing Ingredients 1/4 cup vinegar (I use rice vinegar because it is milder than cider vinegar) 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup chili sauce (I use Heinz) 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons grated white or yellow onion 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup salad oil (I use olive oil now, although in early days I used salad oil) Directions Combine all the ingredients, except for the oil, in a blender or food processor. Let the mixture stand for ten minutes. Turn the processor on again; slowly add the oil, blending it very well. (By doing this gradually, the oil and mixture do not separate.) Notes I have used this salad dressing for almost thirty years. Every time a guest tastes this dressing, she or he always inquires about the brand. When I admit that it is homemade, almost always a request for the recipe follows. This French-Russian recipe is so much better than any bottled French dressing I have ever tasted. If you have a big family, you may find it's worthwhile to double the recipe. Go back to recipes