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What is the difference between French and Italian dressings?
I normally make a basic vinagrette salad dressing, which is a French type dressing. I thought I'd try something different, and having read good things about Italian dressing, looked for recipes. When I looked up recipes for each they both seem to be basically the same: oil and acidic liquid of choice (lemon juice, vinegar, etc) plus flavourings of your choice like salt, pepper, mustard, various herbs, etc. One recipe even had sugar in it. However, what is the essential difference between the two?
italian dressings are best with olive oil, while french with lighter oils like canola or safflower, sunflower etc.
italian dressings best using wine vinegars like the balsamics or red or white wine
apple cider vinegar can be used in french vinegerette.
diiferent herbs - garlic/oregano for italian
paprika/thyme for french
some add cheese to their italian dressing (percorino romano or parmesan).
INGREDIENTS FOR FRENCH DRESSING FROM THE NET
1/3 cup and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup and 1 tablespoon ketchup
3 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons and 1-1/2 teaspoons vinegar
1/3 small onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt
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My folders:
MY OWN ITALIAN DRESSING
2/3 first cold press extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 teaspoon salt
i/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 dry mustard (Coleman's)
l/8 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
mix well and let the garlic cloves infuse the oil before refrigerating
MY OWN FRENCH DRESSING
1/2 cup mayo
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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