The Best French Salad Dressing |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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This dressing will have you licking your plates clean, it's that good and better than any bottled! this is best if made a few hours ahead to blend the flavors or make a day ahead - for creamy French dressing add in the mayonnaise and for creamy blue cheese French dressing add in 1/4 cup or more of crumbled blue cheese - all amounts may be adjusted to taste Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil |
1 cup ketchup |
1/2-3/4 cup sugar (start with 1/2 cup) |
1/2 cup white vinegar |
1/3 cup minced yellow onion |
2 teaspoons lemon juice |
1 teaspoon paprika |
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic salt (or to taste or use 1-2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon white salt) |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (optional or to taste) |
2 -3 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional, add in only for a creamy-style french dressing) |
Directions:
1. In a large food processor blend all ingredients together until smooth (starting with 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt and 1/2 cup sugar and add in more to taste after mixing.
2. Do not attempt to make this in a small 4-cup blender or you will have the dressing all over your counter!
3. Mix in the mayonnaise (if using) for a creamy-style French dressing.
4. Place in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving.
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