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Classic French Dressing

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Alex Lau

Tomato paste adds sweetness and will help the dressing emulsify.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about ⅔ cup Servings

Ingredients

⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Blend oil, vinegar, shallot, tomato paste, and mustard in a blender until emulsified, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

    Do Ahead: Dressing can be made 4 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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