Sweet Tomato-y French Dressing
A sweet and tangy tomato French dressing, similar to Catalina, shaken together from ketchup, oil, sugar, red wine vinegar, minced onion and garlic. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
From the recipe book of Sandra Mills.
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Sandra Mills notes that this dressing is similar to a Catalina dressing: bright red, sweet and tangy. Ketchup, oil, sugar and red wine vinegar are shaken in a jar with finely minced onion and garlic.
It is the dressing many of us grew up on, perfect on iceberg and crisp green salads, on taco salad, and as a quick marinade for chicken.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 2/3 cup oil
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons finely minced onion
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 to 2 cloves of garlic, minced
Instructions
- Combine. Place all of the ingredients in a small jar with a tight lid, or in a small bowl.
- Stir or shake. Stir or shake well until the sugar dissolves and the dressing is smooth.
- Refrigerate. Cover and refrigerate. Shake again before serving.
Tips
- Grate the onion on a fine grater for the smoothest dressing.
- A neutral oil such as vegetable or canola keeps the flavor clean.
- If you like it less sweet, start with 1/3 cup sugar and add more to taste.
Questions about this recipe
- What is the difference between French and Catalina dressing?
- Both are sweet tomato dressings. Catalina is typically redder, sweeter and more vinegary, and this recipe is in that style.
- How long does homemade French dressing keep?
- Covered in the refrigerator, it keeps for about a week. Shake well before using.
- Can I use this as a marinade?
- Yes. It works well on chicken and pork; marinate for a few hours in the refrigerator and discard the used marinade.
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