French Dresslng

This homemade French dressing offers a bold, vibrant flavor profile that rivals store-bought versions but with fresh, simple ingredients. The blend of vegetable oil, ketchup, and vinegar creates a balanced emulsion that is both tangy and slightly sweet, while paprika adds a subtle smoky depth and color. It is incredibly quick to prepare, requiring just a few minutes of blending time. This versatile dressing is ideal for tossing with crisp iceberg or romaine lettuce, but also pairs wonderfully with chopped salads, coleslaw, or as a dip for raw vegetables. Its rich texture coats ingredients evenly, ensuring every bite is flavorful. Keep a jar in your fridge for an instant upgrade to any lunch or dinner side dish, bringing a classic diner-style taste to your home kitchen.

Cuisine: French

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 1

Calories: 735.4

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This homemade French dressing offers a bold, vibrant flavor profile that rivals store-bought versions but with fresh, simple ingredients. The blend of vegetable oil, ketchup, and vinegar creates a balanced emulsion that is both tangy and slightly sweet, while paprika adds a subtle smoky depth and color. It is incredibly quick to prepare, requiring just a few minutes of blending time. This versatile dressing is ideal for tossing with crisp iceberg or romaine lettuce, but also pairs wonderfully with chopped salads, coleslaw, or as a dip for raw vegetables. Its rich texture coats ingredients evenly, ensuring every bite is flavorful. Keep a jar in your fridge for an instant upgrade to any lunch or dinner side dish, bringing a classic diner-style taste to your home kitchen.

Ingredients

1 cup Vegetable oil
2 teaspoon Paprika
2/3 cup Ketchup
2 teaspoon Salt
2/3 cup Sugar
1 small Onion -- quartered
1/2 cup Vinegar

Directions

1
Place the quartered onion in the container of a blender.
2
Add the vegetable oil, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, paprika, and salt to the blender.
3
Secure the lid on the blender.
4
Blend on medium-high speed until the mixture is smooth and well combined, about 30-60 seconds.
5
Pour the dressing into a serving jar or container.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 735.4kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 60.0g93%
Saturated Fat 9.0g45%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 656.5mg28%
Total Carbohydrate 50.9g17%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 48.8g
Protein 0.2g1%

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

Note

Storage: Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before each use as separation may occur.

Yield: This recipe yields approximately 3 cups of dressing.

Variation: For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of paprika or use sweet paprika instead of smoked paprika.

Tip: If the dressing is too thick, add a tablespoon of water and blend again to reach your desired consistency.

Keywords: french dressing, salad dressing, homemade, vegan, ketchup, vinegar, paprika, quick, easy, condiment, emulsion, blender, no-cook, spicy, tangy, sweet, lunch, side dish, fridge, fresh, classic

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