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!
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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
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl or blender, combine the ketchup, white vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard.
Step 2
Add the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Continue whisking or blending until all the ingredients are fully combined and the dressing is smooth.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, vinegar, or honey to suit your preference.
Step 6
Transfer the dressing to a glass jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Step 7
Shake or stir the dressing before serving. Drizzle over your favorite salad or use as a marinade for proteins and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (338.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1748.0 |
| Total Fat 171.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 15.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1781.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 52.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 45.2g | |
| Protein 1.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 21.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 140.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories