French Dressing Recipe

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5 from 1 vote

This homemade French dressing is sweet, tangy, creamy, and ready in just 5 minutes.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Condiment, Dressing, Salad

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegetarian

Keyword: classic American salad dressing, French dressing recipe, homemade French dressing, ketchup-based salad dressing, sweet and tangy salad dressing

Servings: servings (2 tbsps)

Author: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

½ cup neutral flavored oil avocado oil or light olive oil
¼ cup ketchup
2 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar plus more to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Whisk all the ingredients together in a medium bowl until smooth and fully emulsified.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, then serve over your favorite salad or store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Yield: Approximately 1 cup (16 tablespoons)

Servings: Approximately 8 (2 TBSP each)

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