Elevate your salads with the bold and zesty flavor of Outback Steakhouse Tangy Tomato Salad Dressing! This easy-to-make copycat recipe captures the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory with a vibrant blend of pantry staples like ketchup, white vinegar, and a touch of sugar, rounded out by aromatic spices such as paprika, garlic powder, and oregano. Ready in just 10 minutes and requiring no cooking, this versatile dressing is excellent as a topping for crisp, fresh greens or as a marinade for grilled favorites. Refrigerate overnight for maximum flavor infusion, and enjoy a restaurant-quality dressing right at home. Perfect for meal prep, this recipe yields enough to serve a family or keep your salads flavorful all week long!
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, water, and white vinegar. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
Add the sugar and vegetable oil to the mixture. Continue to whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the ingredients are well blended.
Sprinkle in the paprika, kosher salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried oregano.
Whisk vigorously to ensure all spices are evenly distributed throughout the dressing.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary (e.g., add a pinch more salt or vinegar for extra tanginess).
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container or jar.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, refrigerate overnight.
Shake well before serving. Drizzle over your favorite salad or use as a marinade for grilled meats.
Calories |
1301 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 53.1 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1298 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.8 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 192.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 178 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.