Classic Western Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this zesty and slightly sweet **Classic Western Dressing**, a homemade favorite that’s as simple as it is delicious! Made with pantry staples like ketchup, white vinegar, and vegetable oil, this vibrant dressing features a harmonious blend of tangy, sweet, and savory notes, thanks to a touch of granulated sugar, smoky paprika, and aromatic onion and garlic powders. The addition of celery seed gives it a unique depth of flavor, while the quick whisking technique ensures a creamy, emulsified texture that clings beautifully to salad greens. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing can also double as a dipping sauce or sandwich spread, making it the perfect companion for all your meals. Whether you're tossing it with a crisp garden salad or drizzling it over roasted vegetables, this balanced and flavorful dressing will quickly become a household staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon celery seed
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the ketchup and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves partially.
Add the white vinegar into the ketchup and sugar mixture and whisk thoroughly until well integrated.
Incorporate the onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, celery seed, and salt into the mixture. Mix until all spices are evenly distributed.
Slowly drizzle the vegetable oil into the mixture while continuously whisking. This will help emulsify the dressing, giving it a smooth and cohesive texture.
Whisk the mixture vigorously for 2-3 minutes until all ingredients are well blended and the dressing is smooth.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if desired, adding more salt or sugar according to your taste preference.
Transfer the dressing into a clean, airtight container and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Shake or stir the dressing before using. Serve it over your favorite salad greens or use it as a flavorful dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 209.5 g | 269% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.9 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2179 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.3 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 142.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 211 mg | 4% | |
*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.
