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French Dressing Recipe

Quick & Easy French Dressing Recipe for Homemade Flavor

Discover a delightful French dressing recipe that's quick and easy to prepare, using pantry staples for a homemade flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: French
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Grate finely for smooth blending.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Use fresh garlic for best results.
For the Sweetness and Tang
  • 1 cup Ketchup Can substitute with tomato paste for a less sweet option.
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Substitute with red wine vinegar if preferred.
For the Spice and Umami
  • 1 dash Hot Sauce Omit for a milder dressing or adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Can replace with soy sauce for a different nuance.
For the Final Touches
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Can replace with honey, maple syrup, or agave for a natural alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Use smoked paprika for a richer flavor.
  • 1 cup Neutral Flavored Oil e.g., vegetable or canola oil. Any oil works; combining oils can enhance flavor.
  • to taste Sea Salt Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • box grater or food processor

Method
 

Steps
  1. Grate one yellow onion into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
  2. Finely grate two cloves of fresh garlic into the bowl.
  3. Add one cup of ketchup and a quarter cup of apple cider vinegar to the mixture and stir well.
  4. Mix in a few dashes of hot sauce and a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
  5. Sprinkle in one tablespoon of sugar and whisk again.
  6. While whisking, slowly drizzle in one cup of neutral-flavored oil until emulsified.
  7. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Transfer to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 7-10 days. Allow sitting at room temperature briefly before serving to enhance flavors.

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