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French Dressing Recipe
This homemade French dressing recipe takes me just 10 minutes to make, and it’s always my favorite to pour over a fresh salad. It’s tangy from the vinegar, sweet from the ketchup and sugar, and rounded out with a hint of garlic and paprika. I know you’ll enjoy the gentle sweetness in every spoonful of this easy French vinaigrette.
Prep Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 293 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ peeled finely grated yellow onion
- 1 finely grated garlic clove
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup Neutral flavored oil
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely grate the onion into a bowl.
- Also finely grate the garlic into the same bowl.
- Add in the ketchup, vinegar, hot sauce, Worcestershire, sugar, and paprika to the bowl.
- Slowly drizzle in the oil while continuing to whisk until it is emulsified.
- Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper and serve or store.
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Notes
- Emulsifying is the secret to getting this homemade French dressing just right. That just means combining ingredients that don’t usually mix, like oil and vinegar. You don’t need a blender or mixer to make it work, though I’ve used a stand mixer before and it does the job beautifully. Most of the time, I just use a bowl and a whisk. As long as you pour the oil in slowly and keep whisking, it all comes together.
- Sweeten: I sometimes swap the sugar for honey, maple syrup, or agave. Just use what you enjoy or have on hand.
- Oil: Any oil works here, though I like using a neutral one. Blending a couple of oils also gives great results.
- Mixer: I’ve made this French dressing recipe in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment and it turns out smooth every time. It’s a nice hands-free option.
- Make-Ahead: You can make this French dressing recipe up to 3 days ahead. You can serve this immediately, but more flavors will come out with time. In addition, let it sit at room temperature before serving it.
- How to Store: Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days. This will not freeze.
Nutrition Information
Calories
293kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Sodium
218mg
(9%)
Potassium
87mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
239IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 218mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 239IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.