Author: Mike

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Italian Salad Dressing

Could this be it? Could I have found the perfect Italian dressing? For years I’ve searched. Only to find dressings that were too vinegary. Or too thin. Or too herby. Always ‘too’ something. Well, this copycat Texas Roadhouse Italian salad dressing was perfect for me. Nothing too strong. The perfect consistency. This is the first Italian salad dressing I could actually just drink. This was a real winner for me!

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Italian Salad Dressing

Give It A Rest

The recipe for this copycat Texas Roadhouse Italian salad dressing calls for you to let it sit for 10 minutes before serving. The dressing needs that time to ‘get happy’. The dry seasonings need to rehydrate. Flavor things. If you rush it you won’t get dressing happiness.

If you have the time, I’d like it rest overnight before serving. Always give it a stir or shake before serving. And if you’ve refrigerated the dressing, set it out on the countertop at least 30 minutes before using. Cold dressings don’t mix as well, specially if they contain oils that solidify in the fridge.

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Also try a copycat of the Texas Roadhouse honey French dressing.

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Italian Salad Dressing

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Italian Salad Dressing

Inspired by a recipe from Full Form Today
Incredibly delicious and smooth.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 1201 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

First Step Ingredients

Second Step Ingredients

Third Step Ingredients

Final Step Ingredients

Instructions
 

First Step

  • Add the apple cider vinegar, sugar, granulated garlic, white and black peppers, onion powder and salt and kosher salt to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.

Second Step

  • Add the dried oregano, basil, and minced garlic. Whisk to combine. Let mixture rest for 10 minutes.

Third Step

  • Add the mustard and honey. Whisk thoroughly.

Final Step

  • While whisking, slowly drizzle in the oil. Continue whisking until the dressing shows no signs of separating.
  • Taste and add more salt if desired then whisk some more.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers. Let come to room temperature before serving, shaking or stirring first.

Notes

This recipe makes a HUGE batch of dressing. Feel free to cut it in half. Or, use any leftover dressing as a great marinade for chicken or steak!
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 1201kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 2gFat: 110gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 63gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1181mgPotassium: 172mgFiber: 2gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 38IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Blimpie’s Turkey and Provolone Sub In A Tub

Before I started making subs in a tub at home salads were pretty much either a huge ordeal as a main course or kind of an afterthought side dish. No more. Now I can have them for a great lunch. With minimal trouble or fuss. Like this Blimpie’s turkey and provolone sub in a tub. A little lettuce. Chopped tomato. Chopped turkey meat and provolone cheese. Lunch. And a great lunch, too.

Blimpie's Turkey and Provolone Sub In A Tub

Easy Prep. Great Results.

I decided to go on a subs-in-a-tub kick for a few weeks. To make them as easy as possible, I prepared as much of the salads ahead of time as I could. That way the day I was going to have them I just had to do a few things before getting to enjoy my lunch. I grabbed a few heads of lettuce (I prefer iceberg and green leaf) and rinsed and dried them well. Then I chopped them into bite-sized pieces, about an inch or so square. Next up, I chopped tomatoes. Roma in my case because I think they last longer.

The Big Day

The day I make my Blimpie’s turkey and provolone sub in a tub is like any other day. Well except I just need to chop up some turkey meat and cheese. And I always salt and pepper my salads. Or at least I add pepper. The salt depends on the meat that I use and how much salt it already has.

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Blimpie's Turkey and Provolone Sub In A Tub

Blimpie’s Turkey and Provolone Sub In A Tub

A great salad ready in just minutes!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 98 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the lettuce into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the turkey sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the tomato.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Just cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 344mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1270IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Blimpie’s Ham and Swiss Sub In A Tub

Sadly all of the Blimpie restaurants near me closed. I used to love going there for lunch when I worked in an office. The ingredients were always fresh and they had (at the time) the best sub bread. Well now I eat less bread but still enjoy the same sandwich flavors by making my favorites at home. Like this Blimpie’s ham and Swiss sub in a tub. Nothing fancy here, just a good quick salad with plenty of tasty ham and delicious cheese.

Blimpie's Ham and Swiss Sub In A Tub

It’s Easy. Super Easy.

Making a Blimpie’s ham and Swiss sub in a tub is really easy. That’s part of the allure, I think. And I so love the end results. I use a combination of iceberg and green leaf lettuces. I chop them into bite-sized pieces but you could tear them instead. All that’s left to do is slice a few sandwich meats and some cheese. A little chopped tomato and onion and I’m ready to eat.

The Finishing Touches

Oops! Not quite ready to eat yet! I always add a bit of salt and pepper. Well, I have an asterisk to that. If the sandwich meats I use are high in sodium, and they often are, I will skip the salt. But I never skip the pepper. When I eat salads out at restaurants I always reach for the pepper.

All I need is my favorite dressing and I’m good to go!

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Also try a Blimpie’s roast beef and provolone sub in a tub!

Blimpie's Ham and Swiss Sub In A Sub

Blimpie’s Ham and Swiss Sub In A Tub

Classic sub flavors in a tub!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 303 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the lettuce into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the tomato and onion.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Just cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1046mgPotassium: 578mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1243IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 190mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Bob’s Big Boy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

You can tell just by the picture how much I love this copycat Bob’s Big Boy blue cheese salad dressing. There’s no way I could’ve fit more into my dressing cup. This is my kind of dressing. Perfectly creamy. Just enough blue cheese flavor to wake up my taste buds without being too ‘funky’. A little sour cream tang. And crazy easy to make. This is a win on every front. I could drink this dressing.

Copycat Bob's Big Boy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

Self-Control Isn’t Always My Thing

I try to be good. Really, I do. I try to not put too much of this copycat Bob’s Big Boy blue cheese salad dressing on my salad. I even got these great little cups to help me out. The idea is that I fill them with the dressing and leave the bottle or container of dressing in the kitchen. Far away. Out of sight. It usually works. Though I almost cheated this time. I definitely put as much dressing in my cup as would fit.

Wings. Dip. Anything.

I also use this dressing for dipping chicken wings. It’s also fantastic for dipping vegetables. Try it! And make extra!

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Also try my homemade creamy blue cheese salad dressing.

Copycat Bob's Big Boy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

Copycat Bob’s Big Boy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

Inspired by a recipe from CD Kitchen
Fantastically creamy dressing with just the right amount of blue cheese!
4 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Get happy time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 278 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Even better, refrigerate overnight.
  • Stir or shake before serving.

Notes

Substitute gorgonzola for a creamier, milder dressing.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 351mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 241IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Blimpie’s Trio Supreme Sub In A Tub

I used to work near a Blimpie’s restaurant. When lunchtime rolled around, my thoughts would always turn to having one of their delicious subs on their even-more-delicious bread. Now I make salad versions of the subs I love at home. Like this Blimpie’s Trio Supreme sub in a tub. All of my favorite Blimpie toppings are here. Turkey and roast beef. A little cheese. Tomato and onion of course. And bacon! Yes! Bacon!

Blimpie's Trio Supreme Sub In A Tub

A Little Prep Goes A Long Way

I usually have ‘salad weeks’. To make things go smoothly, I do as much preparing ahead of time as I can. That way when it comes time to make my lunch, such as this Blimpie’s Trio Supreme sub in a tub, I can have it put together in just minutes. I chop a combination of iceberg and green leaf lettuces and put them in a sealable tub with a paper towel to help keep them fresh. I bake a package of bacon, drain it, and freeze it. That way I just need to microwave it for 20 minutes and boom, it’s ready for my salad.

Onion is chopped and placed in a resealable container. I use roma tomatoes because they hold up well. So, I chop them too and place them into the fridge.

I could pre-cut my sandwich meats and cheese, but I like doing those the day I am having my salad. Who knows, I might change my mind from the day before about what I want on my salad. So I just wait. It’s not like they take that long to cut!

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Also try a Subway All-American Club sub in a tub!

Blimpie's Trio Supreme Sub In A Tub

Blimpie’s Trio Supreme Sub In A Tub

This is my kind of salad! And there's bacon!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 195 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the lettuce into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the turkey sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce. Repeat with the roast beef.
  • Chop the bacon and add it to the lettuce too.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the tomato and onion.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Just cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 228mgPotassium: 392mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1252IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 191mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Firehouse Subs Italian Sub In A Tub

I’m gonna fess up. Just because I’m having a salad for my lunch doesn’t necessarily mean that I’ve taken a healthier route in my eating. I probably should. I do have a thing about sandwich meat on a salad that I can’t seem to control. So when I made this Firehouse Subs Italian sub in a tub I kinda went crazy with it. This is what happens when I make my lunch when I’m hungry instead of in the morning.

All my favorites are in this tub. Salami. Pepperoni. Ham. And of course, provolone. The perfect combination. This is a great way to take an otherwise normal (kinda boring) salad to a better place. A tastier place.

Firehouse Subs Italian Subs In A Tub

It’s Easy. Super Easy.

Making a Firehouse Subs Italian sub in a tub is really easy. And I so love the end results. I use a combination of iceberg and green leaf lettuces. I chop them into bite-sized pieces but you could tear them instead. All that’s left to do is slice a few sandwich meats and some cheese. A little chopped tomato and onion and I’m ready to eat.

The Finishing Touches

Oops! Not quite ready to eat yet! I always add a bit of salt and pepper. Well, I have an asterisk to that. If the sandwich meats I use are high in sodium, and they often are, I will skip the salt. But I never skip the pepper.

All I need is my favorite dressing and I’m good to go!

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Firehouse Sub Italian Subs In A Tub

Firehouse Subs Italian Sub In A Tub

Quick and easy yumminess.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 214 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the lettuce into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce. Note: If your meats are too thick to roll up, just slice them into bite-sized pieces instead.
  • Cut or chop the pepperoni into bite-sized pieces. If using the smaller pizza-sized pepperoni just quarter the slices.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the tomato and onion.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Just cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 723mgPotassium: 471mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1269IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Subway All-American Club Sub In A Tub

Sure, I coulda got a sub for lunch. But I wasn’t in the mood for all that bread. Plus I’m all about making my lunch at home. I work here. I’m not going out to grab a sandwich. So I made a Subway All-American Club sub in a tub! And boy was it a mighty delicious salad! All my favorite things on a super-easy-to-make lunch-sized salad!

Subway All-American Club Sub In A Tub

The No-Bread Zone

Everything is here on my Subway All-American club sub in a tub that can be found on the store-made sandwich. I chop the lettuce and tomatoes the day before. And I bake a package of bacon the day ahead, keeping the crispy pieces in the freezer for moments and dishes like this. Twenty seconds in the microwave any they’re nice and toasty yumm!

So the day of lunch I just cut up some meat and cheese, add a little salt and pepper and I’m ready! Oh yeah! Dressing! For the dressing I just grab whatever suits my fancy!

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Also try my Jersey Mike’s Club Supreme sub in a tub and my Firehouse Subs Italian sub in a tub too!

Subway All-American Club Sub In A Tub

Subway All-American Club Sub In A Tub

Made fresh at home!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 332 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the lettuce into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce. Note: If your meats are too thick to roll up, just slice them into bite-sized pieces instead.
  • Crumble or chop the bacon and sprinkle over the salad.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the tomato and onion.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Just cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 21gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 943mgPotassium: 547mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1281IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Red Lobster Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

This copycat Red Lobster creamy Caesar salad dressing reminded me that there isn’t enough Caesar dressing in my life. I keep forgetting how good it is. Nice and creamy. A little tangy. Kinda garlicky but not too much so. Wait… anchovy paste? Yes. If you fear the anchovy, don’t. Embrace it. It’s not overpowering, not even. But this dressing needs it. And you need it.

Copycat Red Lobster Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

It Tastes Fancy.

There’s nothing complicated here. You’re not going to make a mess of the kitchen when you make this copycat Red Lobster creamy Caesar salad dressing. Five ingredients and a little time and you’ll be enjoying tastes-fresh-made goodness.

A Little Control.

Need help with self-control around great salad dressings? I do. A lot. So I use these little sauce cups. The idea is that I put all the dressing I need (not necessarily want) into the cup and put that on my plate. I leave the bottle or container of the rest of the dressing in the kitchen. Far away. Out of sight. Not out of mind, but far away that I might resist going and getting more. That’s touch to do around great dressings like this one.

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Also try my homemade Everything Bagel salad dressing.

Copycat Red Lobster Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

Copycat Red Lobster Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

A delightfully tasty, pourable dressing that is sure to please!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Get happy time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 252 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a bowl and whisk until well incorporated.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Even better, refrigerate overnight.
  • Stir or shake before serving.

Notes

You can substitute lite mayonnaise if desired.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 4841mgPotassium: 13mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 22IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Jersey Mike’s Club Supreme Sub In A Tub

I love having a sub in a tub for lunch. They’re super easy to make. They taste just like their sandwich big brothers, but without the bread. Today I made a Jersey Mike’s Club Supreme sub in a tub. I start with a few handfuls of fresh-chopped lettuce. I like a combination of about half iceberg and half green leaf lettuce. Then I add some sliced sandwich meats. In this case, turkey and roast beef. I then grab a few pieces of cooked bacon out of the freezer, microwave it for about 15 seconds, and chop. Next, a little chopped Swiss, tomato and onion. And I never forget some salt and pepper. No salad is complete without it!

Jersey Mike's Club Supreme Sub In A Tub

The Perfect Lunch In A Tub

I use whatever dressing I have on hand to top my Jersey Mike’s Club Supreme sub in a tub. I drizzle a bit over the top then stir it up. One nice thing about making these salads in a tub is that I don’t have to worry about getting all of it coated in my dressing. It’s easy to stir inside the tub.

Cleanup is easy too. Just toss the container into the dishwasher!

Prepare Ahead

The day I make these I just grab containers out of the fridge. The lettuce, tomatoes and onions are already chopped for me. Each in its own container. I spend a little time two days a week getting everything together. After that, it’s just pretty much just ‘everyone into the tub’! For the sandwich meats, I like to stack the meats and then roll them up like a cigar. A quick slice and boom! Cool little meat rolls!

I prefer to bake my bacon. I then freeze it. It’s perfect for topping my salads! It’s ready in seconds, just wrap in a paper towel and microwave for 15 seconds.

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Jersey Mike's Club Supreme Sub In A Tub

Jersey Mike’s Club Supreme Sub In A Tub

An easy, delicious lunch!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 195 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the lettuce into your tub or onto a plate.
  • Layer the turkey sandwich meat slices and roll up like a cigar. Slice with a knife. Add to the lettuce. Repeat with the roast beef.
  • Chop the bacon and add it to the lettuce too.
  • Slice the cheese and add to the lettuce along with the tomato and onion.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead. Just cover and store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 228mgPotassium: 392mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1252IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 191mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Kraft Catalina Salad Dressing

I’ve made my share of copycat recipes. Some come out great, tasting and even looking like the original. Some… meh. Well this copycat Kraft Catalina salad dressing is even better than the original. That same fantastic French dressing-like flavor. A little tangy. A little sweet. And just the perfect consistency for a salad. For me, it’s spot-on what I am looking for in any dressing, be it a copycat or not.

There Goes The Self-Control. Again.

I have to exercise self-control around this copycat Kraft Catalina salad dressing. Or try to at least. I’m pretty heavy-handed with my dressing, specially if it’s one I love as much as this one. Instead of serving it in a bottle or cruet, I use some small sauce cups. The theory is that I put one serving of dressing into a cup and put that on my plate. That’s the theory anyways.

Perfect For Dunking, Too

I’ve been known to dunk my salad ingredients in my dressing. These little cups (that were supposed to be for portion control) make that even easier. Just poke that little piece of broccoli or cherry tomato or whatever, and into the dressing pool we go! This dressing is so good that dunking is not only allowed, it’s encouraged!

(24 Pack, 2 Sizes) Small Sauce Cups, Stainless Steel Ramekin Dipping Sauce Cup, Commercial Grade Individual Round Condiment Cups (12 of - 1.5oz: 12 of - 2.5oz)
(24 Pack, 2 Sizes) Small Sauce Cups, Stainless Steel Ramekin Dipping Sauce Cup, Commercial Grade Individual Round Condiment Cups (12 of – 1.5oz: 12 of – 2.5oz)

Also try my homemade Russian salad dressing.

Copycat Kraft Catalina Salad Dressing

Copycat Kraft Catalina Salad Dressing

Inspired by a recipe from Secret Copycat Restaurant Recipes
Fantastic flavor in a nice thick dressing that does not disappoint!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Get happy time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 241 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Even better, overnight.
  • Stir or shake well before serving.

Notes

You can substitute your favorite sweetener for the sugar.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 0.2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 510mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 97IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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