Best 9 Southern French Dressing Recipes

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When it comes to tantalizing your taste buds with a delightful and aromatic dressing, southern French dressing stands out as a true culinary masterpiece. Originating from the vibrant region of southern France, this dressing has captivated food enthusiasts worldwide with its unique blend of herbs, spices, and tangy flavors. Whether you're preparing a refreshing salad, marinating tender meats, or simply seeking an exquisite dipping sauce, southern French dressing adds an unforgettable touch of Provencal charm to any dish. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of creating the perfect southern French dressing, uncovering its rich history, essential ingredients, and versatile applications.

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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.

SOUTHERN DRESSING



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 6h

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 batches Herbed Cornbread, recipe follows
1 loaf French bread
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 stick butter
5 stalks celery, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 jalapenos, seeded and finely diced
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup whole milk
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons salted butter
3 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • Cut the cornbread and French bread into 1-inch cubes, place on a baking sheet and leave out until completely dried out, several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Add the bacon to a skillet and saute over medium heat until cooked and almost crisp, about 7 minutes. Remove to a plate and wipe out any grease. Melt the butter in the skillet, throw in the celery, red peppers and onions and cook, stirring, until very soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the jalapenos and garlic and continue to saute for 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, add the parsley, rosemary and some salt and pepper and stir. Cook for a couple of minutes, then turn off the heat.
  • Add the bread and bacon to a large bowl and spoon in some of the broth mixture. Keep adding the broth, tossing as you go, until it is all mixed in. Add more salt and pepper if needed and toss it around, then check the seasoning. If you like your dressing extra moist, add a little more broth.
  • Pile the dressing into a 3-quart (9-by-13-inch) casserole pan and bake, uncovered, until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve piping hot.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Add the cornmeal to a large bowl along with the flour, baking powder, salt, basil, sage and thyme and stir together.
  • Measure the buttermilk in a measuring cup, add the whole milk and egg and stir together with a fork. Add the baking soda and stir. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons shortening in the microwave and slowly add to the batter, stirring constantly until combined.
  • In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and shortening. Pour the batter into the hot skillet, spread to even out the surface and cook over high heat for 1 minute. Then get it into the oven straightaway and bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. The edges should be crispy.

SOUTHERN FRENCH DRESSING



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This is an awesome French dressing! It's great with soft greens like spinach. This salad dressing will keep for weeks but it never lasts that long in my house.

Provided by DONNA949599

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

Time 15m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 medium onion, grated
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, peeled

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the paprika, sugar, salt, mustard powder, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, onion, tomato soup, cider vinegar and vegetable oil. Beat with an electric mixer. Do not use a blender. Pour into a jar. Skewer the garlic clove on a toothpick, and place into the jar. Refrigerate until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 136.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

HOMEMADE FRENCH DRESSING



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This Homemade French Dressing will become your favorite!

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     Dressing

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup oil (can use vegetable oil, olive oil or canola oil)
1/3 cup white granulated sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Whisk together all ingredients and shake well to combine. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

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.

THE BEST RED FRENCH DRESSING



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Red French Dressing is a tangier, spicier version of a traditional french dressing. This recipe is an adaptation from Helen Corbitt's Cookbook. It always gets RAVE reviews! Sweet, tangy, hint of spice, WOW! Helen categorized this Red French as a Southern thing, but she also categorized it as spicy with the 2 drops of Tabasco she called for. :)

Provided by Ferrety

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 8h10m

Yield 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon coleman English mustard powder
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
8 drops Tabasco sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup catsup
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup oil
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Mix all in airtight container Refridgerate 4-8 hours before serving (8 is best).
  • Can store in refridgerator for up to one week.

GARLIC FRENCH DRESSING



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Garlic     Quick & Easy     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Mince and mash the garlic to a paste with the salt and in a bowl combine the garlic paste with the vinegar and the pepper. Add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified.

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 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

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your dressing will taste. If possible, use organic vegetables and herbs.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make a Southern French dressing. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste.
  • Let the dressing sit for a while before using: This will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: The olive oil is the base of the dressing, so it's important to use a good quality oil. Look for an extra virgin olive oil that is flavorful and has a fruity aroma.
  • Store the dressing in a jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid: This will help to keep the dressing fresh.

Conclusion:

Southern French dressing is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful dressing, give Southern French dressing a try.

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