Real French Dressing Not Catalina

Elevate your salads with the bold and authentic flavor of Real French Dressing—no Catalina shortcuts here! This homemade recipe delivers the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory notes, made with olive oil, white wine vinegar, tomato paste, and Dijon mustard. Enhanced with a touch of honey and aromatic seasonings like garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder, this dressing is emulsified to creamy perfection. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s not only versatile but healthier than store-bought alternatives, free from artificial additives. Use it to transform simple greens or as a tasty marinade for chicken and fish. Refrigerate to let the flavors meld into a vibrant, restaurant-quality condiment that will make every meal sing!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup Olive oil
• 0.25 cup White wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl or a blender, combine the white wine vinegar, tomato paste, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.

Step 2

Whisk or blend until the ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is smooth.

Step 3

Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the mixture while continuously whisking (or blending, if using a blender) to create a smooth and emulsified dressing.

Step 4

Add 2 tablespoons of water to thin the dressing slightly and whisk or blend again until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or honey for balance.

Step 6

Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Shake or stir well before serving. Use over salads, as a dip for vegetables, or as a marinade for chicken or fish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(343.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1687.6

Total Fat 171.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1553.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 30.0g
Protein 2.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 30.9mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 448.3mg	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: 91.3%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 8.2%