French Dressing Recipe
This homemade French dressing recipe takes me just 10 minutes to make, and it’s always my favorite to pour over a fresh salad. It’s tangy from the vinegar, sweet from the ketchup and sugar, and rounded out with a hint of garlic and paprika. I know you’ll enjoy the gentle sweetness in every spoonful of this easy French vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- ¼ peeled finely grated yellow onion
- 1 finely grated garlic clove
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup neutral flavored oil
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely grate the onion into a bowl.
- Also finely grate the garlic into the same bowl.
- Add in the ketchup, vinegar, hot sauce, Worcestershire, sugar, and paprika to the bowl.
- Slowly drizzle in the oil while continuing to whisk until it is emulsified.
- Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper and serve or store.
Notes
Emulsifying is the secret to getting this homemade French dressing just right. That just means combining ingredients that don’t usually mix, like oil and vinegar. You don’t need a blender or mixer to make it work, though I’ve used a stand mixer before and it does the job beautifully. Most of the time, I just use a bowl and a whisk. As long as you pour the oil in slowly and keep whisking, it all comes together.
Sweeten: I sometimes swap the sugar for honey, maple syrup, or agave. Just use what you enjoy or have on hand.
Oil: Any oil works here, though I like using a neutral one. Blending a couple of oils also gives great results.
Mixer: I’ve made this French dressing recipe in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment and it turns out smooth every time. It’s a nice hands-free option.
Make-Ahead: You can make this French dressing recipe up to 3 days ahead. You can serve this immediately, but more flavors will come out with time. In addition, let it sit at room temperature before serving it.
How to Store: Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days. This will not freeze.
Nutrition
Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 0.3gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 218mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 239IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.2mg