Creamy French Dressing

Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
A tangy, rich homemade vinaigrette perfect for garden salads
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Creamy French Dressing

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 67.4

Description

This homemade Creamy French Dressing offers a superior alternative to store-bought versions, delivering a perfect balance of tangy vinegar and rich oil. The addition of paprika provides a subtle smokiness and vibrant color, while cayenne adds just enough heat to wake up the palate. The egg acts as an emulsifier, creating a luxuriously thick and creamy texture that clings beautifully to lettuce leaves. It is incredibly versatile, pairing wonderfully with simple green salads, chopped tomatoes, and hard-boiled eggs. This dressing is best made fresh but keeps well in the refrigerator for a few days, allowing the flavors to meld together. It is an easy, from-scratch recipe that elevates any meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Crack the large egg into the blender container.
  2. Add the vinegar, salt, sugar, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the blender.
  3. Blend the mixture on high speed until the ingredients are fully combined and smooth.
  4. With the blender running on low speed, slowly pour in the salad oil in a thin, steady stream.
  5. Continue blending until the dressing thickens and emulsifies into a creamy consistency.
  6. Transfer the dressing to a jar or bowl and refrigerate until chilled and ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 67.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.2g5%
Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
Cholesterol 93.2mg32%
Sodium 34.3mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 6.1g3%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g6%
Sugars 4.4g
Protein 3.8g8%

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

Keywords: creamy, french, dressing, salad, vinaigrette, homemade, emulsion, mayonnaise, paprika, cayenne, vinegar, oil, egg, spicy, tangy, condiment, healthy, fresh
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