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A hand pours orange Catalina salad dressing from a jar onto a fresh green salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and croutons.
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4.40 from 61 votes

Catalina Dressing

The perfect blend of tangy and sweet, this homemade Catalina dressing is great on tossed green salads, taco salads, and more! It's easy to make your own.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad Dressings & Toppings
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Rachel Gurk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (see note)
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup olive oil (avocado, grapeseed, or canola oil would work well, too)

Instructions

  • Combine ketchup, vinegar, sugar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder in a blender, or a container that works with a handheld blender.
    ⅓ cup ketchup, ⅓ cup red wine vinegar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¾ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Blend until combined.
    ¼ cup olive oil
  • With the blender on, drizzle in the olive oil until the oil is completely blended into the dressing. If you're using a handheld blender, add the oil all at once and blend until smooth and emulsified.
  • Use immediately or store in a covered container in the fridge for up to two weeks. Makes 1 cup.

Notes

  • Sweetener: You could substitute the same amount of honey for the granulated sugar, if you prefer. We tested it both ways and the dressing made with honey tasted slightly less sweet and less like store-bought dressing. The amount of sugar or honey can be adjusted to your personal preference.
  • Storage: Recipe makes about 1 cup. Refrigerate Catalina dressing in an airtight container or small jar. It will keep for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before serving.
  • Recipe retested 6/25, and republished with minor changes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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