French Dressing Recipe
The French dressing recipe has a creamy texture, a gentle tanginess, and a pleasant sweetness that blends beautifully in every spoonful.Ketchup adds a rich tomato base, while paprika, garlic, and onion create a mild savoury depth. The smooth consistency coats leafy greens, pasta salads, and fresh vegetables evenly without feeling heavy.
Equipment
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring spoons
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Funnel (optional)
- Glass jar or airtight bottle for storage
Ingredients
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 cup neutral oil vegetable or canola oil
- ½ cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup granulated sugar adjust between ⅓ cup and 1 cup to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Step 1:
- Add the ketchup, vinegar, sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until the sugar begins to dissolve and the mixture looks smooth.
Step 2:
- Slowly pour the oil into the bowl while whisking continuously. Keep whisking until the dressing becomes creamy and well blended.
Step 3:
- Taste the dressing and adjust the sweetness or acidity if needed by adding a little more sugar or vinegar. Whisk once more to combine.
Step 4:
- Transfer the dressing to a clean glass jar or bottle. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, then shake well before each use.