Spicy French Dressing
Elevate your salads and marinades with this zesty and flavorful Spicy French Dressing, a bold twist on a classic. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, featuring pantry staples like ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil, accented with a fiery mix of hot sauce, cayenne pepper, and smoky paprika. The perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and spicy, this homemade dressing is emulsified to creamy perfection and ready to drizzle over crisp greens, grilled vegetables, or as a dipping sauce with a kick. With its vibrant flavor and simple preparation, this dressing is a versatile addition to any kitchen repertoire. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld, and enjoy this restaurant-quality dressing that’s fresher and more customizable than store-bought. Perfect for spice lovers, this recipe makes enough to serve 10 and is sure to impress at your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.75 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and water. Whisk until smooth.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continually to create an emulsion.
Add the granulated sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to the mixture. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Sprinkle in the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until all the spices are evenly incorporated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more hot sauce for additional spice or sugar for more sweetness.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container or a jar with a lid. Shake well before each use as the ingredients may separate over time.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1802 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.5 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.1 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1621 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.5 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 298 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.
