Catalina Salad Dressing
Bright, tangy, and irresistibly smooth, this Catalina Salad Dressing is a homemade twist on a classic favorite that’s perfect for elevating your salads or doubling as a zesty marinade. Made with pantry staples like ketchup, white vinegar, and olive oil, it’s sweetened with granulated sugar and spiced with a blend of paprika, onion powder, and a hint of garlic. Customize it with a dash of hot sauce for a subtle kick! Ready in just 5 minutes, this DIY version is fresher, more flavorful, and free from preservatives. Store it in the fridge for up to a week and shake it up before drizzling. Whether you're dressing a crisp green salad or seasoning roasted veggies, this Catalina Salad Dressing is a crowd-pleaser. Keywords: Catalina Salad Dressing recipe, homemade salad dressing, tangy salad dressing, ketchup-based dressing, salad dressing for greens.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the ketchup, olive oil, and white vinegar.
Whisk the mixture until the ingredients start to combine and emulsify.
Add the granulated sugar, onion powder, paprika, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
If you prefer a bit of heat, stir in the hot sauce at this stage.
Continue whisking until the sugar is fully dissolved and the dressing has a smooth consistency.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed (e.g., more salt, sugar, or vinegar).
Transfer the Catalina salad dressing to a mason jar or airtight container for storage.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Shake or stir the dressing well before using. Enjoy drizzled over your favorite salads or as a marinade!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
95 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 198 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.8 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 14 mg | 0% | |
*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.
