By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 5
71 cal · 65 min
French Salad Dressing
Recipe GLPRa9943ba8c48dac
A classic French-style salad dressing with a tangy tomato base, brightened by fresh lemon juice and a hint of paprika. This homemade dressing is quick to prepare and develops wonderful flavor when chilled. Perfect for tossing with crisp greens or drizzling over vegetables.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
½ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon onion, grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and warm water before preparing the dressing.
Combine the vegetable oil, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, paprika, grated onion, and lemon juice in a clean jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
Secure the lid tightly on the jar.
Shake the jar vigorously for 1-2 minutes until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
Refrigerate the dressing for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Shake again before each use, as the dressing may separate slightly during storage.
Comments
Every ingredient is stocked at any Charlotte supermarket—vegetable oil, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, paprika, onion, and lemon juice are pantry staples or produce that requires no special stop. At roughly $0.60 to $0.75 per serving, this is an exceptional value; the ketchup and oil dominate the cost. The stated 65 minutes is misleading: mincing the onion and whisking together takes perhaps five minutes, making this a same-day condiment that actually frees up weeknight time rather than consuming it. The dressing keeps refrigerated for a week and works equally well on greens, roasted vegetables, or cold chicken, making it a genuinely useful recipe to repeat.
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