Name: Creamy French Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 tbsp whole-egg mayonnaise (or Kewpie mayonnaise); 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp grapeseed oil (or vegetable, canola, or other plain flavored oil); 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt (halve amount if using table salt, increase by 50% if using flaky salt); 1/8 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp water; 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped chive

Description

This Creamy French Dressing is a vibrant, tangy, and smooth dressing perfect for drizzling over leafy greens or baby gem salads. Made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, and a blend of oils, it delivers a balanced creamy texture infused with a slight sharpness from the mustard and vinegar, complemented by fresh chives. It’s quick to prepare and keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Ingredients

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For the Dressing

2 tbsp whole-egg mayonnaise (or Kewpie mayonnaise)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp grapeseed oil (or vegetable, canola, or other plain flavored oil)
1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt (halve amount if using table salt, increase by 50% if using flaky salt)
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tsp water
1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped chive

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: Place the whole-egg mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, grapeseed oil, cooking salt, black pepper, water, and finely chopped chives into a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Shake or Whisk: Shake the jar vigorously until the ingredients are fully combined and the dressing is smooth. Alternatively, use a whisk in a small bowl or jug to blend the ingredients evenly.
Store: Refrigerate the dressing in the jar or an airtight container. It will keep fresh and flavorful for up to 3 days.
Serve: Drizzle the creamy French dressing over leafy greens or a fresh salad like French Bistro Baby Gem Salad and toss gently to coat all leaves evenly before serving.

Notes

Use Kewpie mayonnaise for a slightly richer and tangier flavor.
White wine vinegar gives a delicate acidity; you can substitute with Champagne vinegar for a similar effect.
Grapeseed oil or other neutral oils help balance the stronger olive oil flavor and create a smooth dressing.
Fresh chives add a mild onion flavor and vibrant color; finely chop for best texture.
Adjust salt according to the type you use: halve if using fine table salt, or increase by 50% if using flaky salt.
Consume the dressing within 3 days for freshness and safety.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad Dressing
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: French

Keywords: creamy French dressing, salad dressing recipe, homemade French dressing, mayonnaise dressing, Dijon mustard dressing, easy salad dressing