Not French Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and tangy "Not French Dressing," a delightful homemade alternative to traditional French dressings that skips the heavy sweetness. Made with a base of olive oil and apple cider vinegar, this quick and easy recipe achieves the perfect balance of flavors with a hint of honey, a touch of Dijon mustard, and a subtle kick of smoked paprika. The addition of garlic and onion powders brings depth, while ketchup adds a familiar, slightly tangy twist. Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile dressing is not only ideal for drizzling over your favorite greens but also works wonderfully as a marinade for chicken or tofu. With its simple ingredients and bold flavors, this dressing will quickly become a mealtime favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and ketchup.
Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well blended.
Gradually add the olive oil in a steady stream while continuously whisking to emulsify the mixture.
Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir well to combine.
Mix in the water to adjust the consistency of the dressing to your liking.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or honey based on your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Shake the dressing well before using. Serve over your favorite salad or use as a marinade for proteins.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1192 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.1 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 945 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 111 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.
