French dressingnoun [ U ]
uk/ˌfrentʃ ˈdres.ɪŋ/us/ˌfrentʃ ˈdres.ɪŋ/UK a mixture of oil, vinegar, and spices, used to flavour salad:
She tossed the lettuce in French dressing.
US a mixture of oil, mayonnaise (= a thick, cold, white sauce) and ketchup (= a thick cold red sauce) used to flavour salad
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Sauces, dressings, dips & pickles
- aioli
- apple sauce
- applesauce
- arrowroot
- aspic
- custard powder
- Dijon mustard
- garnish
- gravy
- hollandaise
- pesto
- piccalilli
- pickle
- purée
- ragù
- tartar sauce
- tomato ketchup
- topping
- vinaigrette
- vinegar
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