Kalyn’s Kitchen Picks: Le Parisien Vinaigrette Dressing
Le Parisien Vinaigrette Dressing has been a product I’ve loved for years, and this is the dressing I love to use to make Basil Vinaigrette! And this favorite salad dressing is definitely one of the products I buy over and over!
In college I worked at a now-closed Utah restaurant named Le Parisien. It was a fun place, and the tips were so good that I kept waiting on tables there long after I graduated and became a teacher.
At Le Parisien I made memories of serving people like Robert Redford, Vincent Price, and Billy Joel, and “the restaurant” as we called it, was where I learned to eat things like Escargot, Bernaise Sauce, and Hearts of Palm. And their famous Strawberries Romanoff got featured on the blog with a lower-carb option!
One thing that made this place a favorite with locals was this wonderful Le Parisien Vinaigrette Dressing. I ate a salad with that dressing nearly every shift I worked there, so you can imagine how excited I was when stores in Utah started carrying it. And for more years than I can remember this has been my favorite dressing for making Basil Vinaigrette!
Where can you get Le Parisien Vinaigrette Dressing?
I don’t know how widely available this dressing is outside of Utah, but I still find it at Costco in Salt Lake and it’s listed at Costco.com. But whether or not it’s hard to find and despite skeptics who would never buy pre-made dressing, I’ve loved this dressing so much for so long it will permanently be one of my Kalyn’s Kitchen Picks, where I talk about products I love.
Make Basil Vinaigrette with Le Parisien Vinaigrette Dressing!
Whether or not you live somewhere that you can find this favorite dressing of mine, I’m reminding you that it’s time to trim your basil and make Basil Vinaigrette! You can use any type of low-sugar vinaigrette for the base of the Basil Vinaigrette if you don’t find this one; Newman’s Own Olive Oil and Vinegar Dressing (affiliate link) is one that I’ve used many times. And at my house it wouldn’t be summer without some Basil Vinaigrette in the fridge!
Some recipes I love with Basil Vinaigrette:
- Grilled Zucchini Caprese Salad
- Tomato, Olive, and Fresh Mozzarella Salad
- Summer Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese
- Asparagus with Basil Vinaigrette
- Antipasto Artichoke Salad
- Tomato, Hearts of Palm, Olive, and Feta Salad
- Grilled Halibut with Basil Vinaigrette
- Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad
About the Products Featured Here:
All items featured as Kalyn’s Kitchen Picks are things I buy over and over, and so readers will know my opinions are completely unbiased I don’t accept products from the many companies who offer to send them to me. I purchased the salad dressing in the photos myself and this company has no idea whatsoever that I’m writing about it. You can see the complete list of products I’ve chosen to feature at Kalyn’s Kitchen Picks.
34 Comments on “Kalyn’s Kitchen Picks: Le Parisien Vinaigrette Dressing”
This has been my favorite dressing since I was a kid, but it’s getting increasingly harder to find. They used to carry it at my local grocery store, but they recently dropped it, and I can’t find it at any other store nearby. I asked my dad to get me some from the SLC Costco, but I worry they will eventually drop it too!
I see from the other comments that you don’t think you could make this at home, but I would greatly appreciate an attempt at a recipe. Even if it constantly separates. The flavor is sooo good. I would try to reverse engineer it myself, but I don’t think my cooking skills are up to the challenge. Especially since I’ve never made my own dressing before.
If that’s out of the question, I’d appreciate any suggestions on premade salad dressings with a similar taste.
Thanks for your post!
I’m sorry but I don’t think I could possibly recreate this recipe to make at home, even if I had the time or energy to attempt it, which I don’t. And I haven’t found any other pre-made salad dressing that I thought was that similar.
However I still shop at the big Costco in Salt Lake, and I always find it there. On the latest bottle I got it says “Manufactored by Bowles Packing Co. Inc, West Jordan, Utah 84088. Maybe that can help you track down other places where it’s sold, I hope so!
The bottle also says “Since 1970” so it seems they intend to keep making it.
Have you ever seen a recipe for this?
Nope. It’s highly emulsified, so I think it would be hard to make at home.
Yes, Costco here still carries this, but I don't have any right now. I'll try to remember to get some and come back here with that information; feel free to remind me!
Can you still get this at Costco in SLC? If so, can you give me the manufacturer's name? I would love to try and find some. I live in Louisiana, but remember with great fondness the Le Parisien Vinaigrette. Thanks.
Glad you managed to track it down. I buy it all the time at the Costco on 1800 South and 300 West in Salt Lake. In fact, I think they have had it ever since I wrote this post.
Oh my goodness! So, I have been calling all the Costco's in Utah and I have found the only two Costco's that carry this dressing! AT LAST! Hahahaha!
Murray, Utah Costco
Salt Lake, Utah Costco
Hope this helps to all those who are trying to get this dressing!
I cant find it anywhere! I called the Costco here in Salt Lake City and all of them say that they dont have it!! ]:
What Costco have you gone to find it? Also, the website is not working anymore…
MB I hope you can find it at Costco, and thanks for sharing the link for those who might want to try buying it online!
Finally! I have been looking where I can purchase this dressing I have been calling other grocery stores and I could not find anything /: but at last I'm going to COSTCO on Monday!
This has been by far my most favorite dressing!
Thank-you for the info.
I worked there in the 80s too! I think I started about 1977 and worked there about 10 years or so. Yes, you can still buy the vinaigrette in Utah; Costco has it as well as quite a few grocery stores!
I don't know if you can get it online; never checked since I buy it at Costco.
I was a waiter at Max's in the 80s – I found your fantastic blog while looking for the vinaigrette – is it still available? Will do anything (just about) to get a bottle or two.
Kalyn, I found your mozzarella salad & the subsequent link to the page about Le Parisien vinaigrette. Enjoyed your blog!
TX2GA, glad you're enjoying the blog. Thanks for sharing a place for people to find this online. I'm still buying it at Costco in Salt Lake and still love it.
Eleanor, glad to hear you like the dressing. It’s simple but delicious isn’t it? Glad you’re enjoying the blog, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Kalyn, I read about this dressing the other day on your blog and then last night was in the Bountiful Costco and saw it so promptly bought it – it’s great – I had it today on fresh lettuce and tomatoes bought at the Bountiful farmer’s market. I only ate at Le Parisien a time or two when I was younger and didn’t have much money so I have vague memories of it. I enjoy your blog – thanks.
Christine, I’m sure you’re right! (Some might not admit it though.)
Bingsy, Hi. Thanks for commenting. I don’t know if you can get this in Texas, but maybe.
Holly I shop at Costco in SLC and Bountiful and they both have it, and my Smiths Food King store also carries is. (Glad you like the blog!)
I really love your blog and recipes and links. I’m in Sandy, what stores sell this dressing? I saw someone mention Costco but I wasn’t sure if that was where we can buy it.
Yep, it is hot! I’m hosting a German student this year and I’m afraid he is going to be miserable the next couple weeks since we don’t have an air conditioner! I’ll be fixing your salad and others this next couple weeks because it is nearly unbearable to cook in this weather.
Thanks again.
hi – I’m bingsy – lurker for about 6 months.
I always like an insider tip and appreciate the product review, and you never know with places like Costco. I might be able to find it here in Texas.
I’ll bet many of us food bloggers have a favorite bottled dressing; I know I do. Even though I mostly make my own, there are times when that bottled favorite is the only one that will do. Thanks for sharing yours.
Jenefr, that is so cute. I have a lot of fun memories of that place.
Michael, yes I did know you were kidding. I figured anyone who admits to buying pre-minced garlic couldn’t be a real food snob. (Thank goodness for that. I hate food snobbery!)
Melissa, I like their dressing too! Didn’t know you could buy it.
I can’t knock store bought, or anyone else’s choice, because I sometimes buy bottles of Olive Garden dressing. I don’t eat there, I just get one or two bottles to go from the bar.
Kaylyn, I hope you understood that my post was meant as a good natured tease with a touch of irony.
Z
In my family you knew you were a “grown-up” when you got to go to lunch with my grandmother and the aunties at Le Parisien! Thanks for writing about it.
Michael, I know it’s shocking but I’m not embarrassed to admit it. (I’ve been using this dressing long before I really even knew how to cook, so there’s no turning back now.)
I do like to make my own dressing too, but this one is still a favorite.
(And I buy the jars of minced garlic and ginger too, although I’ll use the whole garlic cloves and ginger root too when it seems like it’s needed.)
Oh My Gawd! You use store bought vinaigrette? I would never do that. Now I do buy jars of minced garlic, but that’s different. 🙂
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Susan, yes it was very fun serving those famous people. They were all very nice, but Vincent price was especially charming. And Robert Redford was very short (just a little taller than me actually!)
Hot garlic, thanks you for the nice feedback. Fun finding your blog too.
Marisa and anonymous, I debated about listing ingredients in the post and decided not to because it's not really something that can be re-created at home (based on the ingredients.) But here is what's listed on the label: soybean oil, water, red & white wine vinegar, mustard seed, salt, sugar, xanthan gum, black pepper, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, citric acid, tartaric acid, spices.
Jade, thanks! Appreciate it.
Maria, you'll love it.
I will have to go to Costco and try this dressing. Thanks for the tip!
Hi Kalyn,
This is my 1st time here. You have a wonderful and interesting blog! Will be dropping by more often from now. =) Will definitely try out some of your wonderful recipe.
Jade
no attempt at a recipe ? (for us unlucky foreigners)
I can’t find this online…can you list the ingredients? It sounds fabulous, and it would be wonderful to re-create it at home.
Kalyn, I hopped on your blog from the Utah Hive. I am so, so very impressed with your blog. The photography is amazing, the lay-out is on the top of my list for design and presentation, it is so professional looking! The recipes look delicious to say the least. Very good job! Will be back!
Even though I can’t get the dressing, I still enjoyed the post. Did you really serve those celebrities?