Makeover Honey French Dressing
Give your salads a flavorful twist with this Makeover Honey French Dressing—a lighter, homemade take on the classic French dressing that’s irresistibly tangy, sweet, and creamy. Crafted in just 10 minutes with pantry staples like ketchup, honey, and Dijon mustard, this dressing strikes the perfect balance of bold flavors, elevated by a hint of garlic powder, paprika, and olive oil for richness. What sets this recipe apart is its customizable sweetness and tang—ideal for tailoring to your personal taste. Use it to elevate crisp greens, or get creative by using it as a marinade for meats and roasted veggies. This versatile, healthier dressing option is quick to prepare, easy to store, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at the dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 0.25 cup White vinegar
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, honey, and white vinegar. Whisk together until smooth.
Gradually add the olive oil while continuing to whisk, ensuring the mixture emulsifies and becomes creamy.
Stir in the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Add the water to thin the dressing slightly, and whisk until fully incorporated.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more honey for sweetness or vinegar for tanginess, if desired.
Transfer the dressing to a glass jar or airtight container, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Shake or stir well before serving. Use as a salad dressing or a marinade for meats and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 214 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 11 mg | 0% | |
*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.
