Creamy French Dressing

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Beginner
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A classic, tangy emulsion perfect for crisp green salads
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This homemade Creamy French Dressing offers a superior alternative to store-bought bottles, delivering a perfect balance of tangy vinegar, sweet notes, and rich texture. Unlike the red-orange “French” dressings often found in supermarkets, this version is a true emulsion based on egg yolk and oil, similar to a vinaigrette but with more body. The paprika adds a subtle earthy depth and beautiful color, while a hint of cayenne provides just enough warmth without overpowering the delicate flavors. It’s incredibly versatile, ideal for tossing with iceberg lettuce, celery hearts, and radishes for a classic salad, or as a dip for fresh vegetables. Simple to whip up in minutes, it brings restaurant-quality freshness to your table.

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Creamy French Dressing

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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6 Calories: 660.6

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This homemade Creamy French Dressing offers a superior alternative to store-bought bottles, delivering a perfect balance of tangy vinegar, sweet notes, and rich texture. Unlike the red-orange "French" dressings often found in supermarkets, this version is a true emulsion based on egg yolk and oil, similar to a vinaigrette but with more body. The paprika adds a subtle earthy depth and beautiful color, while a hint of cayenne provides just enough warmth without overpowering the delicate flavors. It&# 226;€™s incredibly versatile, ideal for tossing with iceberg lettuce, celery hearts, and radishes for a classic salad, or as a dip for fresh vegetables. Simple to whip up in minutes, it brings restaurant-quality freshness to your table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the egg, vinegar, paprika, sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper into the jar of a blender.
  2. Cover the blender and process on medium speed until the sugar and spices are fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  3. With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the salad oil in a thin, steady stream to create a stable emulsion.
  4. Continue blending until the dressing has thickened to a creamy consistency and no oil separation is visible.
  5. Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 660.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 64.1g99%
Saturated Fat 10.0g50%
Cholesterol 93.2mg32%
Sodium 4914.3mg205%
Total Carbohydrate 22.1g8%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g30%
Sugars 5.1g
Protein 7.3g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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