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Catalina Salad Dressing

Delicious Homemade Catalina Salad Dressing You'll Love

Discover the vibrant flavors of Catalina salad dressing, a sweet and tangy homemade alternative that's perfect for salads and more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar adjust to taste, can substitute with honey
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste can substitute with ketchup
  • 1/2 cup oil light olive oil or vegetable oil recommended
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder fresh chopped onion can be used
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder use fresh garlic sparingly as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika can be used for extra depth

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Homemade Catalina Salad Dressing
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, pour in 1/2 cup of vinegar, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1/4 cup of tomato paste, along with 1/2 cup of oil. Whisk until smooth and uniform.
  2. Blend the ingredients together vigorously for about 1-2 minutes until the dressing resembles a thick sauce.
  3. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of paprika and fold these into the mixture.
  4. Taste the dressing and adjust sugar or vinegar to achieve the desired balance of sweetness and tanginess.
  5. Transfer your dressing into a sealed container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. After chilling, stir the dressing and serve over salads or grilled meats.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 100mgSugar: 23g

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.

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