by Diana Rattray
This is a fabulous dressing to serve on a basic tossed green salad. Tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, and seasonings flavor this easy salad dressing.
This is a slightly sweet and tangy tomato based dressing.
How To Use French Dressing
- Salads: This dressing is fantastic on everyday tossed salads with lettuce, tomatoes, and other fresh vegetables..
- Marinade: Use the dressing as a marinade for pork, chicken, or beef.
- Dipping sauce: Use it as a dip for chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, or fresh vegetable sticks.
- Glaze for Grilled Veggies: Use the dressing as a basting sauce for sliced zucchini, eggplant, or large sliced mushrooms.
Easy Tomato-Based French Dressing
This tasty French dressing is made with tomato paste, vinegar, and seasonings. It’s a delicious dressing for tossed salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: salad dressing
Ingredients
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- 5 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (neutral flavor)
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried leaf tarragon
- 1/4 teaspoon dried leaf basil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor; pulse until smooth and well blended.
- Serve with salad greens or sliced fresh veggies.
- Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
