Catalina Style Salad Dressing
Add a burst of zesty, tangy flavor to your salads with this homemade Catalina-Style Salad Dressing! This vibrant dressing combines the sweetness of ketchup and sugar with the tang of white vinegar for a perfectly balanced flavor, while a touch of paprika, garlic powder, and soy sauce adds savory depth. Quick and easy to prepare, it takes just 5 minutes to whip up and uses simple pantry staples like canola oil and spices. Smooth, velvety, and irresistibly flavorful, this dressing is perfect for drizzling over fresh greens, slaws, or even as a marinade for grilled meats. Adjust the consistency with a splash of water if needed and let the bold flavors develop in the refrigerator before serving. Make this zesty Catalina dressing your go-to for an elevated homemade salad experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup White vinegar
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Canola oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water (optional, for adjusting consistency)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, white vinegar, and granulated sugar. Whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Slowly add the canola oil while whisking continuously to create a smooth, emulsified mixture.
Stir in the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
If the dressing is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to adjust the consistency as desired.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, sugar, or vinegar to your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a glass jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Shake or stir well before serving. Use within 1 week for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.4 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 140 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 10 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.
