Best 9 Creamy French Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Creamy French Dressing, a harmonious blend of tangy and creamy flavors, perfect for elevating your salads, sandwiches, and even grilled meats. This versatile dressing boasts a symphony of flavors, with the tanginess of vinegar, the smoothness of mayonnaise, and the subtle sweetness of sugar. The addition of Dijon mustard adds a touch of piquancy, while dried herbs, such as chives, parsley, and dill, infuse a delightful aromatic essence. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for creating this classic dressing, along with variations to cater to different dietary preferences and flavor palates. Explore the tangy buttermilk variation for a lighter twist, or venture into the herbaceous realm with the zesty herb dressing variation. For those seeking a vegan alternative, the vegan creamy French dressing offers a delightful plant-based option. Each variation promises a unique culinary experience, ensuring that you'll find the perfect dressing to complement your culinary creations.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY FRENCH DRESSING



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Make and share this Creamy French Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 4m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4-1/2 cup sugar
1 small sweet onion, cut into wedges
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup olive oil
salad greens
tomatoes, cut into wedges
cucumber, sliced (or vegetables of your choice)

Steps:

  • In a blender, place the mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, onion, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth.
  • While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
  • Let chill in fridge for about an hour before serving to let onion flavor mellow.
  • Serve over salad.
  • Refrigerate leftover dressing.

THICK AND CREAMY FRENCH DRESSING



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This dressing is an excellent salad topper that is thick and well-seasoned. It goes great with a variety of salad greens. -Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup canola oil
Salad greens, tomato wedges and cucumber slices or vegetables of your choice

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, onion, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Serve with salad. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CREAMY GARLIC FRENCH DRESSING



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This French dressing whips up in no time and tastes better than any bottled dressing. Why don't you see if your family likes it as much as mine does?

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup ketchup
4 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into a jar or bowl; chill for 20 minutes before serving. Serve over salad greens. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

AVOCADO AND CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH CREAMY FRENCH DRESSING



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This is a yummy and easy salad. I used to love grapefruit and avocado salad, but can't eat grapefruit anymore and cantaloupe is a lovely substitute!

Provided by nancy

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper
¾ cup vegetable oil
6 cups baby arugula leaves
¼ cantaloupe - peeled, seeded, and cubed
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cubed
½ cup toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Whisk the sugar, paprika, salt, mustard, vinegar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper together in a mixing bowl. Slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil while whisking rapidly until the salad dressing is thick and creamy.
  • Place the arugula leaves into a salad bowl, and sprinkle with the cantaloupe and avocado pieces. Drizzle with the salad dressing, then sprinkle with toasted almonds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fat 55.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 178.9 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

CREAMY BLUE CHEESE FRENCH-STYLE DRESSING



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Plan ahead this dressing must be chilled for 6 hours or more before using. The mayonnaise is only optional--add in for a more creamy dressing.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 6h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup ketchup
1 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1 -2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional or to taste)
salt and black pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients except the blue cheese, salt and pepper in the food processor; process until well blended and smooth.
  • Mix in the blue cheese, then season with black pepper and salt to taste.
  • Place in a glass jar and cover tightly.
  • Chill for a minimum of 6 hours before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.4, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 2.8, Sodium 214.8, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 20.4, Protein 1

MAKEOVER CREAMY FRENCH DRESSING



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Make and share this Makeover Creamy French Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons chopped onions
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the lemon juice, ketchup, sugar, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard, onion powder and garlic powder; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Process until thickened. Transfer to a bowl; stir in cornstarch mixture. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.9, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 163.5, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 6.2, Protein 0.2

DELICIOUS & CREAMY FRENCH DRESSING



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This dressing is quick and so easy to make, that after making this a few times, you won't need to look at the recipe! It doesn't resemble the traditional red-orange colored French Dressing, but you will love the flavor and what it does for a bowl of mixed salad vegetables!

Provided by Cathy Nunn

Categories     Dressings

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c mayonnaise (not salad dressing like miracle whip..should be real mayonnaise)
2 Tbsp sugar ( can use splenda - use one good slightly heaping tbsp)
2 Tbsp cider vinegar or can use white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp milk
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dry mustard
2 Tbsp tomato ketchup
1/4 tsp salt (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir it well until everything is well mixed. Keep stored in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid in the refrigerator until serving. This makes about a cup and a half.
  • 2. This dressing is very good on a tossed salad, but it does not look like the French Dressing you buy at the store. It is more of a pinkish color, and not the bright red-orange color of most commercially made French Dressings. But I can assure you, it is delicious!
  • 3. Bon Apetit' Y'all!

CREAMY FRENCH DRESSING



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You'll need just a few ingredients from your pantry to blend together this mild homemade dressing. It's very thick, creamy and perfect on tossed salad greens. -Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients; cover and process until blended. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK AND CREAMY FRENCH DRESSING



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A time-honored tradition in Monika Rahn's home, Creamy French Dressing an anticipated taste at family get-togethers. "The salad dressing has been a favorite for years," she writes from Dillsburg, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine the first seven ingredients; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Process until thickened. Transfer to a bowl or jar; cover and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For a tangier dressing, use white wine vinegar instead of red wine vinegar.
  • If you don't have shallots, you can use a small onion instead.
  • To make a vegan version of this dressing, use a plant-based milk instead of dairy milk.
  • For a smoother dressing, blend all of the ingredients together until smooth.
  • If you want a thicker dressing, add more yogurt or sour cream.
  • Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Conclusion:

Creamy French dressing is a versatile dressing that can be used on salads, sandwiches, and even as a marinade. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it tangy, sweet, or creamy, there's a creamy French dressing recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a dressing that will add a pop of flavor to your dish, give creamy French dressing a try.

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