This Creamy French Dressing whips up in just 5 minutes and is SO good! It will take your salads to a new level!
Homemade dressings are the best! Not only because they taste better, but because they don’t have all the junk ingredients that you find in most store-bought versions.
The two most popular versions of French dressing are Catalina French Dressing (which is bright red and not creamy) and what is simply called French Dressing, or Creamy French Dressing, which is pale orange and creamy. Today we’re going to make the latter version.
This dressing whips up in just 5 minutes and you’ll love the flavor it brings to your salads!
Let’s get started!
Place all of the ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. You’re done!
Transfer it to an airtight container. It will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Enjoy!
Creamy French Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quality mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup neutral tasting oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Taste and add more vinegar if you want it tangier, or more sugar if you want it sweeter. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Will keep up to 2 weeks. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
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Jeff the Chef says
I haven’t had French dressing in forever! Thanks for the recipe!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
It had been a while for me, too – thanks for visiting, Jeff!
Allyson Zea says
My husband LOVES French dressing so I am adding this to my must make list!
Anna says
Homemade dressing is the best! I need to make a big batch of this tasty looking dressing!
Jamielyn says
Delicious! Such a flavorful dressing!
Charity says
I love homemade salad dressing. This looks so easy why would you buy it?
Demeter says
Homemade dressings have so much more flavor and I’m sure this one is no different! Looks fantastic!
Chrissie Baker says
Wow, this recipe looks great. Very interesting combination of ingredients. I really like. THANK YOU!
Taylor says
Looks so yummy and flavorful!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
YUM!!! I love this delicious version dressing!!!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!
Dottie Wilkes says
Just made this with Monkfruit sugar and sugar free ketchup and Mayo for KETO friendly eating. Taste is excellent! No more store bought French dressing for us.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Wonderful, Dottie, I’m so glad, thank you!
Anonymous says
Made this for my garden salad and it was delicious! Thank you for sharing your recipe!
Melody says
DELICIOUS! Just made keto version as well using homemade avocado mayo. Will be making again! Thank you!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Awesome, Melody, thanks for the feedback!
Betty says
Just made it for my pasta and shrimps salad. It was perfect! Will definitely make it again (probably very soon)! Thanks for sharing!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Fantastic, Betty, thank you so much!
Smartblonde says
Just made this – it’s a lovely dressing, light and with just the right amount of sweetness vs. tang. This is already a big hit. Make it – you won’t be disappointed.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, thank you!
David Brent says
With just myself and my wife at home, we do not use very much at a time. Is there a way I can water bath can this or addition to help preserve longer than 2 weeks?
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Hi David, no, I’m afraid this dressing cannot be canned. I’d recommend just making half a batch by cutting all the ingredients in half.