A homemade French dressing that balances sweet, tangy and savory flavors can be made in 15 minutes with pantry staples and a few fresh ingredients. The recipe yields nine servings and combines ketchup, white sugar, white vinegar, vegetable oil, lemon juice, salt, paprika, grated onions, pressed garlic and crumbled blue cheese.
The dressing is assembled by adding all ingredients to a glass jar, covering it, shaking well and refrigerating. According to the recipe, it will keep in the refrigerator for quite a while, making it a practical option for meal prep or last-minute salads.
Each serving contains 341 calories, 25 grams of fat, 29 grams of carbohydrates and 1 gram of protein, based on the provided nutrition facts. The blue cheese adds a distinct savory note to the otherwise sweet and tomato-touched vinaigrette, while the grated onions and pressed garlic provide a spiced kick.
Ingredients and quantities
The recipe calls for 0.67 cup ketchup, 1 cup white sugar, 0.5 cup white vinegar, 1 cup vegetable oil, 0.5 cup lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1.5 small onions (grated), 2 cloves garlic (pressed) and 0.25 cup crumbled blue cheese.
Storage and serving
Once shaken and refrigerated, the dressing is ready to use. The source notes it keeps well in the refrigerator, though no specific shelf life is given. It is described as perfect on almost any salad, and the recipe makes nine servings.
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