French dressing the United States, French dressing is regulated by federal standards . The Association of Dressings and Sauces is lobbying to remove this regulation. French dressing French dressing is a term originally used for any oil-and-vinegar-based salad dressing. Today, it refers to a creamy ketchup-based dressing which varies in color from pale orange to bright red. It can be made by blending olive oil, vinegar, tomato paste, ketchup, brown sugar, paprika, and salt. In the United States during the 1950s, manufactured "French dressing" was developed. The manufactured version is sweet and colored orange-to-red from the use of paprika and tomatoes. In
Bean salad beans with tomatoes, herbs, and lemon juice. South American bean salad features poroto beans with tomatoes, parsley, oil and vinegar, and is served with grilled steak. It is common in some parts of the United States to refer to this sort of salad by the number of different beans it contains, e.g. "three bean salad" or "four bean salad." The generic term "bean salad" can also be used to refer to related dishes, like variants containing starches such as barley, pasta, or rice. Since at least the 19th century, salads using cooked beans have been commonly used for picnics and