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Homemade Catalina Dressing

Sweet and Tangy Homemade Catalina Dressing in Minutes

This Homemade Catalina Dressing is a quick and easy recipe that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors, ideal for salads and marinades.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Red Wine Vinegar Can be swapped with rice vinegar if necessary.
  • 1 tbsp Sugar Feel free to adjust based on your taste.
  • 1 cup Ketchup Choose your favorite brand for best results.
  • 1 cup Olive Oil Regular olive oil works better than extra virgin.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder For a more robust flavor, use fresh garlic instead.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Consider using finely grated onion for a fresher option.
  • 1 tsp Paprika Can be omitted if you don't have it.
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce A splash of soy sauce can be a good substitute.
  • to taste Salt Season to your liking.
  • to taste Pepper Season to your liking.

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Whisk
  • mixing bowl
  • Mason jar

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a blender or food processor, add red wine vinegar, sugar, ketchup, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  2. Blend the mixture on high until it reaches a smooth, uniform consistency, about 30 seconds to a minute.
  3. Alternatively, whisk ingredients in a bowl or shake in a mason jar if you prefer manual mixing.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more sugar, salt, or pepper as needed.
  5. Serve immediately over salads or use as a marinade, transferring to an airtight container for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbspCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 6g

Notes

Store dressing in an airtight container and shake well before each use. Enjoy within two weeks for the best flavor.

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