Classic French Dressing
Elevate your salads with the bold and tangy flavors of Classic French Dressing—a timeless homemade staple that’s both vibrant and versatile. This easy-to-make recipe combines pantry essentials like olive oil, white wine vinegar, and ketchup with a blend of spices, including dry mustard, garlic powder, and smoky paprika, for that signature zesty sweetness. Ready in just 10 minutes, this emulsified dressing is perfectly balanced with a touch of granulated sugar and finely minced onion for extra depth. Serve it as a salad dressing, a marinade, or a drizzle over roasted veggies for a dish packed with flavor. Prepare ahead and let the dressing chill to enhance its robust taste, making every bite unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 ml olive oil
- 60 ml white wine vinegar
- 60 ml ketchup
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely minced onion
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the white wine vinegar, ketchup, granulated sugar, minced onion, dry mustard powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the ingredients together until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is well combined.
Gradually pour in the olive oil while continuously whisking to create a smooth and emulsified dressing.
Transfer the dressing to a sealed container or jar for storage in the refrigerator.
Let the dressing chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Shake or whisk the dressing well before using, as it may separate over time.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.7 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1435 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 180 mg | 4% | |
*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.
