Homemade Catalina French Dressing | The Recipe Critic

Delicious Catalina French Dressing will give your salad the perfect tangy, sweet flavor! It comes together quickly with a few simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Once you try it, you will want to have it on repeat!

Of course, this Catalina dressing is great on salads like this beef taco salad, but it’s also a great way to jazz up your tacos, wraps, burritos, and sandwiches! Try it drizzled over grilled veggies, too!

Homemade Catalina Dressing Recipe

Get ready to be obsessed with this Catalina French dressing! Store-bought dressings are convenient but never quite what I want them to be. Sometimes, the flavor is just off, or the spices are missing something.

With this recipe, you can make your own Catalina dressing, and let me tell you, it is absolutely perfect every single time. Plus, it’s super easy and takes just minutes to whip together!

Ingredients You Need to Make Catalina French Dressing

This easy Catalina salad dressing recipe has classic ingredients but also a few surprises, like a splash of lemon and some onion. Use it on your favorite salad, and it will be a match made in heaven. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Ketchup: The base that gives the recipe a zingy flavor with a touch of sweetness.
• Red Wine Vinegar: Adds delicious tanginess.
• Lemon Juice: For the best flavor, use lemon juice freshly squeezed from a lemon.
• Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness to balance the tangy flavor.
• Chopped Onion: Gives this dressing a major kick of flavor.
• Worcestershire Sauce: For a deep, complex taste.
• Paprika: Gives the dressing a hint of warmth and depth.
• Garlic Powder: I can’t resist a little garlic taste in my dressings.
• Ground Mustard: Adds a subtle tang that cuts through the sweetness and brings out all the other flavors.
• Celery Seeds: Just 1 pinch adds great flavor. Don’t skip it!
• Oil: Use vegetable oil or another mild oil for consistency.
• Salt and Pepper: Enhances and brings all of the flavors of the Catalina French dressing together.

How to Make Catalina French Dressing

Homemade dressings are so easy to make, and this recipe is no exception! Once you see how incredibly tasty it turns out, you will never want store-bought again!

1. Mix Ingredients: Add all the ingredients except the oil to a blender and blend on high until smooth.
2. Blend in Oil: Open the pour-in cap on the lid of the blender and, with the blender on low. Then slowly drizzle in the oil until it is completely incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more sugar if you prefer the dressing sweeter.

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