Creamy French Dressing
Creamy French Dressing is a rich, tangy, and slightly sweet homemade dressing that comes together in minutes with simple pantry ingredients. It’s perfect for salads, vegetable platters, sandwiches, and wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup
- White vinegar
- Granulated sugar or honey
- Worcestershire sauce
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Milk or buttermilk (to adjust consistency)
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise and ketchup to a medium mixing bowl.
- Whisk in the white vinegar, granulated sugar or honey, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Stir in the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Slowly whisk in the milk or buttermilk until the dressing reaches the desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness, tanginess, or seasoning as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir well before serving over salads, vegetables, or sandwiches.
Notes
- Substitute Greek yogurt for part of the mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for gentle heat.
- Mix in Dijon mustard for extra tanginess.
- Use smoked paprika for a deeper flavor.
- Stir in fresh parsley or chives for added freshness.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Shake or stir before serving if separation occurs.
- Do not freeze, as the creamy texture may separate after thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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