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Homemade Catalina Dressing

A tangy, slightly sweet dressing perfect for salads, marinades, and dipping sauces, made from simple ingredients in under five minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Condiment, Dressing
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more to taste

Equipment

  • 1-quart mason jar or mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk or fork
  • Tight-fitting lid (if using a jar)
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and measuring tools.
  2. Pour one cup of vegetable oil into a mason jar or mixing bowl.
  3. Measure out one-half cup of ketchup and add it to the oil.
  4. Add one-quarter cup of white vinegar to the mixture.
  5. Stir in two tablespoons of granulated sugar.
  6. Add one tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the bowl.
  7. Measure out the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Add them all to the mixing container.
  8. Whisk all ingredients vigorously for about 30 to 45 seconds until the mixture is relatively uniform.
  9. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  10. Pour the finished dressing into a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid and store in the refrigerator.

Notes

Shake or stir the dressing before serving to recombine ingredients that separate during storage.