Sam Choy's Island French Dressing

Bring tropical flair to your table with Sam Choy's Island French Dressing, a vibrant and tangy homemade dressing that pairs bold island flavors with a classic touch. This quick and easy recipe combines the sweetness of ketchup and sugar with the zing of white vinegar, the umami depth of soy sauce, and the gentle heat of fresh garlic. Perfectly emulsified with smooth vegetable oil and seasoned with salt and black pepper, this dressing delivers a silky texture and complex flavor profile. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's perfect for drizzling over crisp salad greens or doubling as a flavorful marinade for meats and vegetables. Make a batch ahead of time and let the flavors meld for an irresistible tropical twist on your favorite dishes!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

1 cup Ketchup
0.5 cup White vinegar
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
0.5 cup Sugar
1 cup Vegetable oil
2 cloves Garlic
1 teaspoon Salt
0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl or blender, combine the ketchup, white vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic.

Step 3

Slowly pour in the vegetable oil while whisking continuously (or blending) to emulsify the mixture.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the salt and black pepper, then mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the dressing has a smooth, slightly thick texture.

Step 5

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as desired with additional salt or pepper.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Serve chilled over your favorite salad greens or use as a marinade for meats and vegetables.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(728.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2455.9

Total Fat 209.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 134.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4505.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 160.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g	0%
Total Sugars 142.3g
Protein 3.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 34.8mg	0%
Iron 1.0mg	0%
Potassium 240.2mg	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: 74.2%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 25.2%