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Homemade Catalina Dressing

This tangy-sweet, slightly spicy Catalina dressing is ready in 5 minutes and tastes fresher than any bottled version. Perfect for salads, marinades, and dipping sauces.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Sauces and Condiments
Cuisine: American
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Equipment

  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Glass jar with a tight-fitting lid
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Assemble all your ingredients in one place before you start mixing.
  2. Pour 1 cup of vegetable oil into a small mixing bowl.
  3. Add 1/2 cup ketchup and 1/4 cup white vinegar to the oil.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the bowl.
  6. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper.
  7. Use a whisk or fork to blend everything together vigorously for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth and well-combined with no streaks of ketchup or oil visible.
  8. Taste and adjust sweetness with more sugar or tang with more vinegar as desired.
  9. Store finished Catalina dressing in a glass jar with a tight lid and shake before each use.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before each use as oil and vinegar naturally separate. The dressing may thicken when cold, which is normal. Can be frozen in ice cube trays for up to 3 months. Best served cold or at room temperature.