Creamy, tangy, and bursting with nostalgic charm, this homemade French dressing recipe brings the classic salad staple back to life with a fresh, flavorful twist. Blending tomato ketchup, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and warm spices with a creamy base, it captures the essence of old-school diners while ditching the additives and excess sugar of store-bought versions. Every spoonful delivers a bold, velvety tang that complements everything from crisp greens to grilled proteins.

Homemade Creamy French Dressing Recipe

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Servings

cup

Prep time

minutes

Total time

minutes

A bold, tangy, and creamy French dressing made with ketchup, vinegar, mustard, spices, and mayo, perfect for salads, bowls, or dipping.

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Ingredients

⅓ cup Neutral Oil (of choice)
¼ cup Tomato Ketchup
2 tbsp White Vinegar
1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1 tbsp Brown Sugar
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
½ tsp Onion Powder
½ tsp Garlic Powder
½ tsp Sweet Paprika
1-2 tsp Hot Sauce
2 tbsp Mayonnaise
¼ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper

Directions

Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Whisk well until everything is perfectly blended.
Pour the sauce into a clean container or bottle and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop and the dressing to thicken slightly.

Notes

This creamy French dressing recipe yields about 1 cup of rich, tangy-sweet goodness, perfect for dressing salads, drizzling over grain bowls, or using as a dipping sauce.
Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container and is best used within 7 days.