Catalina French Dressing
Bright, tangy, and irresistibly creamy, this homemade Catalina French Dressing is a must-have for your salad repertoire! Combining the sweetness of ketchup and sugar with the tang of white vinegar, this quick and easy recipe creates a perfectly balanced dressing in just 5 minutes. Enhanced with a touch of Worcestershire sauce, smoky paprika, and a hint of garlic and onion powder, every spoonful bursts with rich, bold flavors. Its silky texture, thanks to the olive oil emulsion, makes it not only a delightful topping for salads but also an excellent marinade for chicken or vegetables. Made with pantry staples and no artificial additives, this classic Catalina dressing is fresher, tastier, and more versatile than store-bought options. Refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors meld beautifully, then shake and serve to elevate any dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup White vinegar
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, granulated sugar, and white vinegar.
Whisk the mixture until the sugar dissolves and the ingredients are well combined.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continually whisking to create a smooth emulsion.
Add Worcestershire sauce, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Whisk thoroughly to ensure all the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt or pepper to your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or bottle with a lid for storage.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Shake or stir well before serving. Enjoy over your favorite salad or as a marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1454 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.4 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2384 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.2 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 268 mg | 6% | |
*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.
