La Becasse Celery Seed Dressing
Elevate your salads with the vibrant tang of La Becasse Celery Seed Dressing, a timeless recipe that marries sweetness, tanginess, and a hint of spice. This homemade dressing combines pantry staples like sugar, dry mustard, and white vinegar with the bold earthiness of celery seeds for a flavor-packed emulsion. Fresh lemon juice adds brightness, while a slow whisk of vegetable oil creates a creamy, silky texture. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing transforms simple greens, works beautifully as a marinade, or even doubles as a dipping sauce. The best part? A quick chill in the fridge melds the flavors to perfection, making this an ideal make-ahead condiment for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons celery seeds
- 120 milliliters white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 240 milliliters vegetable oil
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine sugar, salt, dry mustard, and celery seeds.
Add the white vinegar and lemon juice to the sugar mixture, stirring until fully dissolved.
Gradually whisk in the vegetable oil in a slow, steady stream to create a smooth emulsion.
Continue whisking until all the ingredients are well blended and the dressing has a creamy consistency.
Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Shake or stir well before serving. Drizzle over salads or use as a dip or marinade as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.6 g | 275% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.8 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 136.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2406 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.6 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 120.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 267 mg | 6% | |
*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.
