French Dressing (1908)

Submitted by Chocolatl

"This is one of a number of historical recipes I am posting from my cookbook collection. This recipe is adapted from the Rumford Complete Cookbook. Pepper may be substituted for the paprika. Cook time is mixing time."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 1/3 cup

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard (optional)

directions

1. Combine salt and paprika (or pepper) in a shallow dish.
2. Add mustard, if using.
3. Pour in the oil and mix well.
4. Beat in vinegar a little at a time, beating constantly.
5. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[CJAY8248]

The age of this recipe caught my eye and I had to try it. I subbed pepper for the paprika and omitted the mustard. It tasted just like my Grandma's dressing. Very enjoyable! Thanks for sharing. Made for ZWT 8- France.