Best 12 Quick And Easy French Dressing Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dressings can rival the exquisite allure of a classic French dressing. Its harmonious balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors has captivated taste buds for generations. Whether you seek a vibrant accompaniment to your favorite salad or a versatile marinade for grilled meats, this versatile dressing stands ready to elevate your culinary creations. As you embark on this delightful journey, let us guide you through the art of crafting a quick and easy French dressing, ensuring that your culinary adventures are filled with delectable flavors and memorable moments.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE FRENCH DRESSING



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This is my family's favorite dressing for everyday dinner salad.

Provided by Angela

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     French Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
½ cup ketchup
½ cup vinegar
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, oil, ketchup, vinegar, onion, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender; puree until dressing is smooth. Transfer dressing to a resealable container.
  • Pierce garlic clove with a tooth pick; drop garlic into the dressing. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 94.2 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

SIMPLE FRENCH DRESSING



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This French Dressing recipe is a little tangy, a little sweet, and a fun way to make salads exciting! Homemade salad dressing way better than store-bought. Throw all the ingredients in the blender and that's all there is to it!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Condiment     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 cup oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients except sugar to a blender and blend until combined.
  • Gradually add sugar while blending. Blend until creamy and smooth.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Sodium 214 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FRENCH DRESSING



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Spruce up a simple green salad with a French dressing. Made with olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard and seasoning, it's quick and easy to make

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Condiment

Time 5m

Yield Serves 2-3

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
a pinch of sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk the Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of sugar, and salt and pepper together in a small bowl, or shake together in a jam jar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Protein 0.1 grams protein, Sodium 0.09 milligram of sodium

SIMPLE FRENCH DRESSING



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This classic salad dressing is tasty tossed with romaine, cucumber, red onion, and radish. Ours-with paprika, canola oil, tomato paste, onion, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar-is less sweet than many.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated onion
1 teaspoon dried mustard
3/4 teaspoon paprika
Pinch of sweet, smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
Freshly ground pepper
4 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Whisk tomato paste, sugar, onion, mustard, paprikas, salt, and celery seed in a medium bowl; season with pepper. Whisk in vinegar and lemon juice. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Alternatively, puree all ingredients except the oil in a blender. With machine running, add oil in a slow, steady stream; blend until emulsified. Use dressing immediately.

FRENCH DRESSING



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Homemade salad dressing elevated the simplest of salads. Try French dressing on mixed greens, sliced vegetables, such as tomatoes and cucumbers, or drizzled on baked fish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Coarse salt
1/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, ketchup, sugar, paprika, and Worcestershire; season with salt. Whisking constantly, add oil in a steady stream until incorporated.

THICK AND CREAMY FRENCH DRESSING



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This dressing is an excellent salad topper that is thick and well-seasoned. It goes great with a variety of salad greens. -Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup canola oil
Salad greens, tomato wedges and cucumber slices or vegetables of your choice

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, onion, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Serve with salad. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CREAMY FRENCH DRESSING



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Make and share this Creamy French Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 4m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4-1/2 cup sugar
1 small sweet onion, cut into wedges
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup olive oil
salad greens
tomatoes, cut into wedges
cucumber, sliced (or vegetables of your choice)

Steps:

  • In a blender, place the mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, onion, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth.
  • While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
  • Let chill in fridge for about an hour before serving to let onion flavor mellow.
  • Serve over salad.
  • Refrigerate leftover dressing.

COBB'S OLD FASHIONED FRENCH DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Juice of one lemon
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dry English mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup olive oil
3 cups salad oil

Steps:

  • Blend together all ingredients except the oils. Using a whisk or food processor, combine the oils and add them in a very fine stream, continuing to whisk until the mixture is well combined. Chill and shake thoroughly before serving.

CLASSIC FRENCH DRESSING



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On-hand ingredients and five minutes is all you need to make this classic French dressing. A perfect accompaniment for your meal!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup white or cider vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In tightly covered container, shake all ingredients. Shake before serving. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Tab1espoon, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

MOM'S EASY FRENCH DRESSING



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My mom made this everytime we had salad, I never realized how easy it was to make something so good!

Provided by candis

Categories     Low Protein

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can tomato soup
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients shake or stir.

FRENCH DRESSING OR BASIC VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Marion Cunningham

Categories     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl mix the vinegar and salt and let stand a few minutes. Add the pepper and slowly whisk in the oil. Taste for acid and salt and add more if too bland. Stir to blend before using, or store in a jar with a tight lid and shake well before using.
  • Mustardy French Dressing.
  • Add 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard. Blend well. Include onion and garlic, if desired.
  • Onion or Garlic French Dressing.
  • Add 1 to 2 tablespoons minced onion, scallions, or shallots or 1/2-1 teaspoon minced garlic.
  • French Dressing with Fresh Herbs.
  • Add 2 teaspoons fresh chopped herbs, such as basil, chervil or tarragon.
  • Curried French Dressing.
  • Add 1 teaspoon curry powder and blend well.
  • Cream French Dressing.
  • Add 3 tablespoons heavy cream or sour cream and blend well.
  • Fruit Salad French Dressing.
  • Use lemon juice instead of vinegar and add 1/3 cup honey. Blend well.
  • Blue Cheese Dressing.
  • Add 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese. Blend well.
  • Cumberland Dressing.
  • Add 1 tablespoon heavy cream, 1 tablespoon currant jelly, and 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind. Mix until well blended.
  • Chiffonade Dressing.
  • Add 1 tablespoon minced parsley, 2 tablespoons minced red pepper, 1 tablespoon minced onion, and 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped fine. Blend all ingredients well.

CLASSIC FRENCH DRESSING



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Making salad dressings at home is very easy! This recipe has many pantry staples so it is easy to whip up any time. It tastes wonderful on any greens.-Maron Craig Bielovitz, Elmhurst, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1-2/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 small onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine the first seven ingredients; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add the oil in a steady stream. Process until thickened. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Fresher is always better when it comes to the ingredients in your dressing. Use the best quality olive oil and vinegar you can find.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to create a unique and flavorful dressing. Some popular options include Dijon mustard, garlic, shallots, fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or basil, or even a touch of honey or maple syrup for a little sweetness.
  • Let your dressing sit for at least 30 minutes before using to allow the flavors to meld together. Or, make it ahead of time and let it sit in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Taste your dressing before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. A good dressing should be balanced, with a little bit of sweetness, sourness, saltiness, and bitterness.
  • Store your dressing in a jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

French dressing is a versatile and delicious condiment that can be used on a variety of salads, vegetables, and even meat. With so many variations to choose from, you're sure to find a French dressing that you'll love. So experiment with different ingredients and flavors, and have fun creating your own signature dressing!

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