French Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this quick and easy homemade French Dressing, a vibrant blend of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. Made with pantry staples like ketchup, white vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard, this recipe comes together in just five minutes and is infinitely better than any store-bought version. A touch of honey adds natural sweetness, while paprika, garlic powder, and lemon juice create layers of flavor that pair beautifully with crisp greens or roasted veggies. Perfect as a salad topper or a zesty marinade, this creamy, emulsified dressing is sure to become your go-to for effortless, flavorful meals. Store it in the fridge for a quick shake-and-serve addition to any dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, ketchup, white vinegar, honey, and lemon juice.
Whisk the mixture thoroughly until it emulsifies and becomes smooth and well-incorporated.
Add the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Whisk again until all the ingredients are uniformly blended.
Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt, pepper, or honey as needed to balance the flavors.
Transfer the French Dressing to a jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid for easy storage.
Refrigerate the dressing for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Shake or stir before serving if needed.
Serve over your favorite salad greens or use as a marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1217 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.3 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 844 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 100 mg | 2% | |
*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.
