Caterer's Basic French Salad Dressing

Elevate your salads with the timeless elegance of Caterer’s Basic French Salad Dressing—a quick, 10-minute recipe that strikes the perfect balance between tangy, sweet, and savory. Made with high-quality extra virgin olive oil, zesty red wine vinegar, and a touch of Dijon mustard, this dressing is enhanced by the natural sweetness of honey and the bold flavor of freshly minced garlic. Perfectly seasoned with salt and black pepper, it emulsifies into a silky vinaigrette that’s versatile enough to drizzle over crisp greens, roasted vegetables, or even to double as a marinade for chicken or seafood. With simple pantry staples and a foolproof technique, this homemade French dressing will be your go-to for effortless flavor in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 28/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 180 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• 60 ml Red wine vinegar
• 15 ml Dijon mustard
• 15 ml Honey
• 1 piece Garlic clove, finely minced
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Gather all the ingredients and ensure the garlic is finely minced for a smooth texture.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl or a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the mixture. If using a mason jar, secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously until well combined.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or honey to balance flavors.

Step 5

Store the dressing in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator. Shake or whisk before serving, as separation may occur.

Step 6

Serve drizzled over your favorite salad, fresh vegetables, or use as a marinade for chicken or seafood.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(287.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1546.0

Total Fat 171.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2708.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g	0%
Total Sugars 12.5g
Protein 0.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 27.4mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 105.9mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 95.6%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 4.1%