The Best French Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads to a whole new level with "The Best French Salad Dressing," a quick and easy homemade dressing that’s bursting with bold, tangy flavors. This foolproof recipe features a perfect balance of olive oil, ketchup, white vinegar, and honey, blended with Dijon mustard and paprika for a creamy, smoky kick. Hints of garlic and onion powder add a savory depth, while a touch of salt and pepper rounds out the flavors. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile dressing emulsifies beautifully to create a velvety texture that clings effortlessly to greens. Ideal as a salad topper or marinade, this French-inspired dressing is guaranteed to become a staple in your kitchen. Refrigerate for a flavor-packed dressing that only gets better with time!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cups olive oil
- 0.25 cups ketchup
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl or blender, combine the ketchup, white vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard.
Add the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.
Slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking continuously (if mixing by hand) or blending at a low speed. This helps to emulsify the dressing and creates a creamy texture.
Continue whisking or blending until all the ingredients are fully combined and the dressing is smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, vinegar, or honey to suit your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a glass jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Shake or stir the dressing before serving. Drizzle over your favorite salad or use as a marinade for proteins and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1748 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.3 g | 220% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.1 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1782 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 140 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.
