French Dressing

French dressing is a classic salad dressing with a light, slightly tangy flavour. In the European tradition, it is typically made from olive oil, wine vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper, essentially a classic vinaigrette. The American version differs: it is sweeter, orange-red in colour and contains tomato purée or ketchup. Both variants are most commonly used as a dressing for green salads, but also work well with vegetables, grilled meat or as a dipping sauce. The dressing can easily be made at home from quality ingredients or purchased ready-made. The right ratio of oil to vinegar is key to its flavour.