Homemade Catalina French Dressing

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!

More Easy Homemade Dressing Recipes

Homemade dressings are always so fresh and delicious! I love coming up with new flavors and variations to take my salad game to the next level. We have a large variety of salad recipes to try! Here are some of our favorite dressing recipes to enjoy drizzled over them.

Vinegar: You can substitute the red wine vinegar for white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar. Oil: Instead of vegetable oil, you can use another mild oil, such as olive oil, sunflower oil, canola oil, grapeseed oil, avocado oil, or soybean oil. Make it Creamy: For a creamy version, you can add ¼-⅓ cup of mayonnaise to the recipe. Add it in the first step and blend. Sweetener: You can use honey or maple syrup in place of the sugar. Increase or reduce the amount of sweetener until the dressing reaches the sweetness you prefer. Serving Option: Use this as a traditional salad dressing, a dressing for pasta salad, or as a dipping sauce! I also love using my homemade dressings as marinades!

In the Refrigerator: Once you make this Catalina French dressing, store it in an airtight container, mason jar, or bottle. Refrigerate it for up to one week. Shake before use.