Best 9 French Dressing With Tomatoes Recipes

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Seeking a delightful and refreshing salad dressing to elevate your culinary creations? Look no further than French Dressing with Tomatoes, a classic and versatile dressing that blends the zesty tang of lemon juice, the aromatic flavors of herbs, and the juicy sweetness of tomatoes. This dressing is a delightful accompaniment to a variety of salads, adding a burst of flavor to leafy greens, grilled vegetables, and even hearty grain bowls. With its vibrant red color and tangy-sweet taste, French Dressing with Tomatoes is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TANGY & SWEET TOMATO DRESSING



Tangy & Sweet Tomato Dressing image

Wonderfully tangy, barely sweetened with raw honey, this easy tomato salad dressing is perfect drizzled over fresh greens, mixed into pasta salad, or used as a marinade for steak or chicken! Nothing mixes together more quickly than a homemade vinaigrette! Enjoy! Makes about 3 cups.

Provided by Wardee Harmon

Categories     Condiment     Sauce

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup pure water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1-1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons raw honey (or to taste)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2-1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Blend all ingredients thoroughly in high-powered blender such as the Vitamix.
  • Pour into glass jar or dressing container.
  • Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 Tablespoons, Calories 97 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 242 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g

ICEBERG LETTUCE SALAD WITH TANGY TOMATO-TARRAGON "FRENCH" DRESSING



Iceberg Lettuce Salad with Tangy Tomato-Tarragon

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 large head iceberg lettuce, chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 2 teaspoons dried
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place lettuce in salad bowl and top with carrots and cherry tomatoes. In a bowl, combine vinegar and sugar, then whisk in tomato paste. Add tarragon leaves and whisk in oil in a slow, thin stream. Season dressing with salt and pepper, to your taste. Pour dressing over salad and serve.

SOUTHERN FRENCH DRESSING



Southern French Dressing image

This is an awesome French dressing! It's great with soft greens like spinach. This salad dressing will keep for weeks but it never lasts that long in my house.

Provided by DONNA949599

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     French Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 medium onion, grated
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, peeled

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the paprika, sugar, salt, mustard powder, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, onion, tomato soup, cider vinegar and vegetable oil. Beat with an electric mixer. Do not use a blender. Pour into a jar. Skewer the garlic clove on a toothpick, and place into the jar. Refrigerate until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 136.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SLICED TOMATOES WITH FRESH HERB DRESSING



Sliced Tomatoes with Fresh Herb Dressing image

Enjoy this easy and delicious summer garden treat with no cooking involved! I serve this at church dinners and never have enough. If you can make this a few hours in advance, the flavors become even better.

Provided by MOMAZIRLOTT

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons minced garlic
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Arrange the tomato slices in a shallow casserole dish. Whisk together the olive oil, thyme, oregano, parsley, chives, and garlic in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour herb mixture over the tomatoes, covering evenly. Top with Parmesan cheese. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 2.8 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 53.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

SIMPLE FRENCH DRESSING



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This classic salad dressing is tasty tossed with romaine, cucumber, red onion, and radish. Ours-with paprika, canola oil, tomato paste, onion, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar-is less sweet than many.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated onion
1 teaspoon dried mustard
3/4 teaspoon paprika
Pinch of sweet, smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
Freshly ground pepper
4 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Whisk tomato paste, sugar, onion, mustard, paprikas, salt, and celery seed in a medium bowl; season with pepper. Whisk in vinegar and lemon juice. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Alternatively, puree all ingredients except the oil in a blender. With machine running, add oil in a slow, steady stream; blend until emulsified. Use dressing immediately.

FRENCH DRESSING



French Dressing image

This dressing is a favorite of our family. It's best shaken in a jar, not made in a blender. My mother made this recipe when I was a child and we have been enjoying it for over 50 years! -Gloria Rentmaster, De Pere, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup canola oil
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon steak sauce
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 small onion, minced (1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate until serving. Shake dressing again just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

TOM'S TOMATO SOUP FRENCH DRESSING



Tom's Tomato Soup French Dressing image

Make and share this Tom's Tomato Soup French Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by itsjustme

Categories     European

Time 15m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup
10 3/4 ounces oil (use the soup can to measure)
10 3/4 ounces vinegar (use the soup can to measure)
2 1/2 cups sugar (or less, to taste)
2 onions, chopped
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, mashed

Steps:

  • Mix in blender until smooth.
  • Refrigerate in closed container.
  • Keeps well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.2, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 176.4, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 26.7, Protein 0.4

FRESH TOMATO AND ROASTED GARLIC SALAD DRESSING



Fresh Tomato and Roasted Garlic Salad Dressing image

This dressing is delicious with any green salad and will make your salad course a real event. Roasting the garlic gives it a wonderfully mellow and sweet mild flavor.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 25m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 -8 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped and drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
4 chopped scallions, use white part only
3 tablespoons of your favorite herb vinegar or 3 tablespoons use wine vinegar
1/3 cup fresh garden basil, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Brush the garlic cloves with 1 teaspoon of the oil, reserving the remaining oil.
  • Roast the oiled garlic cloves in a pan until golden and soft, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Watch carefully so garlic does not get over-brown or burn.
  • Carefully remove pan from oven and cool.
  • When cool enough to handle, squeeze out the garlic pulp.
  • Combine the pulp with the reserved olive oil and rest of the ingredients in a blender.
  • Blend until smooth and use the dressing on any mixed garden salad.
  • Refrigerate leftover.

GRANDMA STEPHENS TOMATO FRENCH DRESSING



Grandma Stephens Tomato French Dressing image

This is a recipe saved by my Great Grandma from a 1957 Good Housekeeping Magazine. Passive time is chill time.

Provided by Krsi Sue

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h5m

Yield 1 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup tomato sauce or 1 cup tomato soup
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
1 dash Tabasco sauce (optional)
1 garlic clove (optional)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients into a bottle or jar.
  • Cover tightly and shake well.
  • Chill several hours.
  • Remove garlic, if used.
  • Shake well again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.1, Fat 63.2, SaturatedFat 8.1, Sodium 2063.2, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 20.5, Protein 2.3

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the taste of your dressing. Choose ripe, juicy tomatoes that are in season.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is the base of this dressing, so it's important to use a good quality oil that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Add some fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme, can add a lot of flavor to your dressing. If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use less, as they are more concentrated.
  • Let the dressing sit for a while: This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Taste the dressing before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed: You may want to add more salt, pepper, or vinegar to taste.

Conclusion:

French dressing with tomatoes is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a salad dressing, give this recipe a try!

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