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A delicious copycat version of Catalina Dressing that is so much better than store-bought! It’s quick and easy to prepare using ingredients you already have on hand.
Copycat Catalina Salad Dressing
Fun fact: My 5-year-old daughter calls me Catalina… my name is Katerina. 😆
Full of flavor, light, and simple to make, this copycat Catalina salad dressing recipe will be one that you’ll go back to again and again. It takes less than 5 minutes to make, and you know exactly what you put in it.
In fact, I have stopped buying salad dressings and continue making almost all my salad dressings in my kitchen. In fact, check out these eight homemade salad dressings that I make on repeat.
One of my recent go-to meals is a Catalina chicken and broccoli recipe we can’t get enough of. I came up with it on a whim because I was out of Italian Salad Dressing to make my Italian Chicken and Vegetables in Foil.
Without any time to spare and hop on to Target, I prepared it with what I had, and that was my homemade version of Catalina dressing.
Ingredients for Homemade Catalina Dressing
- Vegetable Oil – Canola oil is also okay to use, as is olive oil.
- Red Wine Vinegar – For a true copycat, stick with red wine vinegar, but you can also try it with white wine vinegar.
- Worcestershire Sauce – Adds depth and an umami flavor with a slight tanginess, which complements the sweetness of the dressing.
- Ketchup – Helps to create a rich texture and contributes to the vibrant red color of the dressing.
- Sugar – Balances out the tanginess and acidity from the ketchup and Worcestershire sauce.
- Paprika – Contributes a mild, smoky flavor.
- Onion Powder – It provides a mild onion flavor that boosts the overall taste.
- Salt and Black Pepper – Simple seasoning that enhances all the flavors of the Catalina dressing.
How To Make Catalina Dressing
- Combine vegetable oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup in a jar with a lid or a bottle with a cap; seal the jar with the lid and shake until well combined.
- Add sugar, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper; close it again and shake it until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Refrigerate until needed. Keeps good for 7 to 10 days in the fridge.
See how simple, easy, and quick that was?! A lot quicker than making a trip to the store to buy one, that’s for sure. Did I mention that it’s also super delicious? We love it!
More Salad Dressing Recipes
- Homemade Italian Salad Dressing
- Ranch Dressing Recipe
- Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Light and Creamy Avocado-Lime Salad Dressing
ENJOY!
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Homemade Catalina Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- ¼ cup canola oil or vegetable oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder, (you can also use dried minced onions)
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine oil, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce in a jar with a lid; close the jar with the cap and shake it until everything is well combined.
- Add paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the jar; close it again and shake it until everything is thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust accordingly.
- Refrigerate until needed. Keeps good for 7 to 10 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
How much salt and pepper would you recommend to start with?
Hi!
Always start with a small amount, then taste, and add more if needed. So, try 1/8 teaspoon to start with, then adjust to your taste.
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Love this salad dressing….
Thank YOU! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
This recipe says there are 16 servings and the Nutritional Information says that a serving is 2 tablespoons, for 36 calories. Based on the ingredients, this is not possible. The ingredients don’t even add up to 1 full cup, which would be 16 tablespoons. If there are 16 2-tablespoon servings in this recipe, that’s 32 tablespoons. Do the math! So what exactly is the nutritional value and serving size of this recipe?
Loved it!
What Can I Substitute for red wine vinegar
You can use lemon juice or lime juice, as well as white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
This is a must-make! Adding this to my list!
I haven’t had this in forever — we usually make ranch. Can’t wait to try it!!
My next salad just got better! love that bottle too!
Any suggestions for a substitute for the Worcestershire sauce? Or would it still be just as good if left out.