California Dressing Recipes

CALIFORNIA COLESLAW

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, place the cabbage, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper and carrot. Combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and vegetable oil in the bowl with the vegetables. Toss the mixture until the vegetables are fully coated with the marinade.

CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the vegetables and olives. , In a large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over spaghetti mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

CALIFORNIA VEGGIE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Make the pickled vegetables:
• Bring vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and 2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Meanwhile, pack vegetables into jars. Pour brine over vegetables. Cover and chill until cool.
• Make the dressing and assemble:
• Whisk buttermilk, yogurt, lemon juice, and 3 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl until smooth; season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Scoop avocados into a small bowl; add 1 Tbsp. oil and lightly mash. Season with salt and pepper. Mash goat cheese with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in another small bowl until softened and spreadable; season with salt and pepper.
• Add lettuce to dressing and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Spread avocado mixture over 4 slices of bread. Arrange lettuce over and top with cucumber, sprouts, and some drained pickles. Spread remaining 4 slices of bread with goat cheese and close sandwiches.
• Do Ahead
• Pickles can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.

HOMEMADE CATALINA DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend sugar, red wine vinegar, canola oil, ketchup, paprika, onion powder, celery flakes, and seasoning blend together in a blender until smooth.

CALIFORNIA SALAD AND DRESSING

Steps:

• To make dressing:.
• To a food processor or blender add all dressing ingredients except oil.
• Whiz together.
• With processor running, slowly add oil to dressing ingredients. Whiz until dressing emulsifies.
• Store in refrigerator until needed.
• To make salad:.
• Place greens in a large salad bowl.
• Thinly slice onion and separate into rings, add to bowl.
• Peel, pit and slice avocadoes. Add to bowl.
• Peel oranges and cut into bite sized pieces. Add to bowl. You may use one can of mandarin oranges, drained, if you don't have fresh oranges.
• Toss all salad ingredients together.
• Add dressing just before serving and toss again.
• Makes 3/4 cup dressing and 6 servings of salad.

CALIFORNIA FRENCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix ingredients. Beat well.
• A choice dressing with sliced tomatoes.

CALIFORNIA WRAP SANDWICH

Steps:

• Wrap tortillas in barely damp, doubled layers of paper towels and microwave on high for 45 to 60 seconds. Alternatively, heat the tortillas individually in an un-greased large skillet over medium heat.
• Lay the tortillas on a cutting board and start to layer the ingredients. Fan the leaf lettuce on the top three-quarters of each tortilla then lay the turkey slices on top, followed by the bacon, tomato, and avocado. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Top with the arugula and some of the dressing. Fold up the bottom quarter of the tortilla and then start to roll each sandwich into a cone shape. Secure the tortilla with a toothpick. Serve immediately.
• Mash the garlic and salt to a paste with the side of a chef's knife. In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, mayonnaise, 1/4-cup buttermilk, parsley, chives, scallion, vinegar, and pepper to taste. If the sauce is very thick, thin the dressing with a couple more tablespoons of the buttermilk. Use immediately or refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.

CATALINA FRENCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Cut ingredients in half if the quantity is too much for you.
• Combine ingredients and blend thoroughly.
• Store in cruets or empty salad dressing bottles and keep refrigerated.
• Shake well before serving.

CATALINA DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the first ten ingredients in blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.

CALIFORNIA SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE DRESSING RECIPE

Steps:

• Toss baby salad greens, tomatoes, cheese, and pecans together and set aside.
• Blend the olive oil, jam, and rice vinegar together (either in a blender or food processor) until completely combined.
• Pour desired amount over the salad and serve while it's fresh. (I always have leftover dressing that I store in the fridge and use throughout the week).