Brown Derby Old Fashioned French Dressing
Elevate your salad game with the zesty and perfectly balanced Brown Derby Old Fashioned French Dressing! Inspired by the classic recipe from the iconic Hollywood eatery, this homemade dressing combines tangy red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce with a harmonious blend of dry mustard, paprika, and black pepper. Sweetened lightly with sugar and emulsified with rich olive oil, this dressing delivers a creamy texture and vibrant flavor in just 10 minutes of preparation. Ideal for drizzling over crisp greens or as a marinade for proteins, this versatile dressing is a simple yet gourmet addition to your dining repertoire. Shake it up, let the flavors meld, and impress your guests with this timeless culinary favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 cup Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Olive oil
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the water, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, dry mustard, paprika, and black pepper. Whisk until all the dry ingredients are fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously. This will emulsify the dressing and create a creamy texture.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding a pinch of salt or pepper if desired.
Transfer the dressing to a clean bottle or jar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Shake well before serving. Drizzle over salads or use as a marinade for your favorite proteins.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 225.2 g | 289% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.8 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2442 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 336 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
