Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) high-quality mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup (60g) tomato ketchup
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (40g) finely minced dill pickles or cornichons
  • 2 tbsp (20g) minced red onion or shallot
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5g) smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp (0.5g) cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Mince the red onions and pickles into uniform, 1/8-inch pieces to ensure even distribution and consistent snap.
  2. In a medium glass mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, and vinegar. Whisk vigorously for approximately 60 seconds until the texture is silken and the color is a uniform, pale mahogany.
  3. Fold in the minced vegetables and spices. For the best flavor bloom, let the dressing rest in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow the dried spices to hydrate and the onion flavors to mellow.