If you are craving something richer and more elegant for your salads, try this classic creamy French dressing recipe. The legendary chef Jamie Oliver created this sauce to perfectly balance the sharp flavor profile of bitter leafy greens.
💡 Where to use this homemade creamy salad dressing:
- Green salads topped with toasted nuts.
- Bitter leafy greens (such as chicory, radicchio, or endive).
- Fresh, crunchy sliced cucumbers and radishes.
This dressing tastes best within the first 24 hours after preparation, while the herbs and vinegar maintain their peak vibrancy.
🔥 Ingredients for the creamy French dressing recipe
- White wine vinegar: 5 tablespoons.
- Walnut oil: 4 tablespoons (adds a beautiful, earthy nuttiness).
- Heavy cream: 115 ml (approx. 1/2 cup) of dairy-based cream.
- Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon.
- Olive oil: 8 tablespoons of premium quality Extra Virgin olive oil.
- Herbs and spices: A handful of finely chopped fresh parsley, premium sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
👨🍳 Step-by-step instructions: How to make homemade French dressing
- Place all the liquid ingredients, mustard, and spices together into a small glass jar.
- Put the lid on tightly and shake the jar vigorously until the sauce emulsifies and becomes perfectly smooth and creamy.
- Taste and balance: Take a fresh salad leaf, dip it into the sauce, and taste it. A great Jamie Oliver creamy dressing should be perfectly balanced — sometimes you might need an extra drop of white wine vinegar for acidity or a splash of oil to bring the flavors into complete harmony. Toss with your greens and serve immediately.
Recipe Source: Adapted from materials published on the official website of chef Jamie Oliver.
