Best 10 Quick French Salad Dressing Recipes

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Preparing a delectable French salad dressing in a jiffy is a culinary skill that can elevate any simple salad into a gourmet delight. With its harmonious blend of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors, a quick French salad dressing can transform ordinary greens into a symphony of tastes. Whether you prefer a classic vinaigrette or a more adventurous dressing infused with herbs or citrus, this versatile condiment is a kitchen essential for every home cook who values both speed and flavor.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST FRENCH SALAD DRESSING



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This dressing will have you licking your plates clean, it's that good and better than any bottled! this is best if made a few hours ahead to blend the flavors or make a day ahead --- for creamy French dressing add in the mayonnaise and for creamy blue cheese French dressing add in 1/4 cup or more of crumbled blue cheese --- all amounts may be adjusted to taste

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 3 1/2 cups (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup ketchup
1/2-3/4 cup sugar (start with 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup minced yellow onion
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic salt (or to taste or use 1-2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon white salt)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (optional or to taste)
2 -3 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional, add in only for a creamy-style French dressing)

Steps:

  • In a large food processor blend all ingredients together until smooth (starting with 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt and 1/2 cup sugar and add in more to taste after mixing.
  • Do not attempt to make this in a small 4-cup blender or you will have the dressing all over your counter!
  • Mix in the mayonnaise (if using) for a creamy-style French dressing.
  • Place in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.4, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 767.3, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 45.1, Protein 1.6

FRENCH SALAD DRESSING



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French Salad Dressing is a popular topper for lettuce. Says field editor Jane Barta of St. Thomas, North Dakota, "We used this dressing at a drive-in and sold a lot of salads."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield about 3-1/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup ketchup
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

FRENCH SALAD DRESSING



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Traditional, rich salad dressing with a tangy flavor.

Provided by Gemini26

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

Time 10m

Yield 26

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups vegetable oil
1 cup ketchup
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup vinegar
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place oil, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, onion, lemon juice, paprika, and salt into a blender; cover and puree until smooth. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 147.7 mg, Sugar 8 g

BASIC FRENCH VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Kemp Minifie

Categories     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Vegan     Shallot

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons red- or white-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 to 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the shallots, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; let the mixture stand 10 minutes. Whisk in the mustard, then add the oil in a very slow, thin, steady stream, whisking constantly until the dressing is emulsified. Season with fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD: The vinaigrette can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, in an airtight container, up to 1 week.

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

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.

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

CLASSIC FRENCH SALAD



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Voilà! Make this colorful dinner salad in minutes. What could be easier?

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups mixed salad greens
3 cups sliced, cooked new red potatoes, unpeeled
3 cups cooked cut green beans
3 hard-cooked eggs, quartered
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 can (5 oz) tuna or 1 can (4.5 oz) chicken, drained, flaked
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives
1/3 cup Betty Crocker™ Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips
1 cup olive oil vinaigrette dressing

Steps:

  • On extra-large serving platter, arrange all ingredients except dressing. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

HOMEMADE " FRENCH" DRESSING (RACHAEL RAY)



Homemade

Ok -- since I'm always harping on you to buy that bag of salad, I thought I'd take you back to the basics with a garden salad. Now I know you're probably saying, "I don't need a recipe to tell me how to hack up a head of lettuce." You're right; you don't! But you just HAVE to try out that hacked up iceberg with a dressing you make from scratch. It's so much better than the bottled stuff and healthier too because you know EXACTLY what's in it! So today instead of a bag of salad, hack a leafy head. Trust me--tearing it apart is GREAT therapy after a hard day's work. Throw in some sliced cucumbers and radishes, and chopped scallions. Add some shredded carrots for color. Then stir up the dressing. This is VERY tasty! The only note I'll add is something Mom taught me years ago -- never ever ever cut lettuce with a metal utensil. It will make the leaves turn brown very quickly. Always chop lettuce with a plastic or plastic-like utensil or tear it up by hand.

Provided by Adrienne in Reister

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, eyeball it
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
salt, and
white pepper

Steps:

  • Combine lettuce and chopped veggies in salad bowl. (Use whatever "salad greens" you prefer.).
  • Add all of the dressing ingredients into a blender. Put the top in place and blend on high until dressing is combined.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss. Adjust salt and pepper, to your taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1401.9, Fat 108.4, SaturatedFat 15, Sodium 1565.6, Carbohydrate 114.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 105.2, Protein 3.1

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dressing will taste. This means using fresh herbs, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make a French salad dressing. Experiment with different ingredients and proportions until you find a combination that you love.
  • Make a big batch: French salad dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. This makes it a great option for meal prep. You can make a big batch on the weekend and then use it throughout the week on salads, sandwiches, and grilled vegetables.

Conclusion:

French salad dressing is a versatile and delicious condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you like it light and tangy or rich and creamy, there is a French salad dressing recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a new way to dress up your salad, give one of these recipes a try.

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