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Homemade Zesty French Dressing

Cultural Context

French dressing has its roots in classic French cuisine and is known for its vibrant flavor profile. Traditionally used to dress salads, it embodies the French philosophy of using fresh, quality ingredients to enhance dishes. Today, it has found its way into kitchens worldwide, often customized with various herbs and spices to suit personal tastes.

FrenchFRother
10 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
kosher salt to taste
black pepper to taste

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a similar tang, while white vinegar is more budget-friendly.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: tomato paste

💰Cheaper: tomato sauce

Tomato paste is lower in sugar and tomato sauce is more affordable.

Dijon mustard

🥗Healthier: whole grain mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Whole grain mustard adds texture, while yellow mustard is less expensive.

1

Add 1/4 cup canola oil to a jar.

2

Add 1/4 cup ketchup to the jar.

3

Add 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar to the jar.

4

Add 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce to the jar.

5

Add 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard to the jar.

6

Add 1 teaspoon paprika to the jar.

7

Add 1 tablespoon mayonnaise to the jar.

8

Add 1 tablespoon water to the jar.

9

Add 3 tablespoons sugar to the jar.

10

Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.

11

Seal the jar and shake vigorously until well combined.

12

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

mixing

Equipment Needed

jar

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

mustard

Also Known As

French DressingZesty French Dressing
Local Name: Vinaigrette française maison

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