French Dressing 1908 Recipe

Name: French Dressing 1908
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Olive Oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon paprika (or 1/4 teaspoon black pepper); Prepared Mustard

Step back in time with this authentic French dressing recipe, adapted from the Rumford Complete Cookbook (1908)! This vibrant and tangy dressing is incredibly simple to make, requiring only a few pantry staples and a few minutes of your time. Perfect for salads, or as a marinade, this recipe is a delicious taste of history. Easily customizable, you can swap paprika for pepper to suit your taste.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Calories 1449 kcal

Protein 0g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for French Dressing 1908

Olive Oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika (or 1/4 teaspoon black pepper)
Prepared Mustard

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How to Make French Dressing 1908

In a small bowl, whisk together the salt and paprika (or pepper).
Add the Dijon mustard (if using) and whisk to combine.
Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking continuously until emulsified.
Gradually whisk in the red wine vinegar, a tablespoon at a time, until fully incorporated and the dressing is smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.