My Tangy French Dressing
Elevate your salads and marinades with "My Tangy French Dressing," a vibrant and zesty homemade creation that’s ready in just 10 minutes! This easy-to-make dressing combines the richness of extra-virgin olive oil with the tangy punch of apple cider vinegar, the sweetness of honey, and the bold flavors of Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and paprika. Featuring a touch of ketchup for a signature hint of sweetness and spice, this smooth and creamy dressing pairs perfectly with leafy greens, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats. Simple to prepare and free from preservatives, this versatile French dressing is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld, and enjoy every drizzle!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl or a blender, combine the apple cider vinegar, ketchup, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Gradually whisk or blend in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until the mixture emulsifies and becomes smooth.
Add 2 tablespoons of water to achieve your desired consistency and whisk or blend until fully incorporated.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or honey to balance the flavors.
Transfer the dressing to a clean glass jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid for storage.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Shake well before each use and enjoy over your favorite salads or as a marinade for meats and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1799 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.8 g | 233% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1133 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 123 mg | 3% | |
*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.
