Catalina Dressing
Elevate your salads and more with this irresistible homemade Catalina Dressing recipe that’s bursting with bold, sweet-and-savory flavors. Made with pantry staples like ketchup, white vinegar, and granulated sugar, this quick five-minute recipe delivers a silky-smooth dressing with hints of honey, smoky paprika, and aromatic garlic and onion powder. The secret to its creamy texture lies in slowly whisking in vegetable oil for perfect emulsification. Whether drizzled over crisp greens, used as a marinade for grilled meats, or served as a zesty dip, this vibrant dressing is a versatile addition to your kitchen repertoire. Best of all, it's easy to customize to your taste, making it a winning alternative to store-bought options.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup White vinegar
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
Instructions
Combine ketchup, white vinegar, granulated sugar, and honey in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and salt to the mixture. Stir until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated.
Gradually whisk in the vegetable oil in a slow, steady stream to emulsify the dressing. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or airtight container. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Shake the jar or stir the dressing before each use. Serve over greens, as a marinade for meats, or as a flavorful dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.9 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1586 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.7 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 126.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 161 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
