I’d say that about half the time, we make our own salad dressing and half of the time we buy them. There’s nothing wrong with bottled dressings, but sometimes we prefer something fresh and something we can ‘tweak’ a bit if we want. This Catalina salad dressing is one of our all-time favorites. It’s quite easy to make and always delicious.
The grated white onion is one of the key flavors in this Catalina salad dressing. Don’t skip it and don’t skimp on it. I used about a tablespoon, but you might want more. Or less.
This dressing gets even better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours. Just make sure to give it a good shake before serving.
I always double this recipe when making it.
Also try my Honky Tonk Sweet and Spicy salad dressing.
Catalina Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- white onion grated, to taste. I'd start with about 1/2 a tablespoon and add more if desired.
Instructions
- Place all but the onion in a blender. Pulse a few times. Add white onion to taste and blend until smooth. Store in the fridge.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.