This Catalina dressing is so easy to make yourself at home. All it involves is combining all the ingredients and blending until they are emulsified. You can do this very simply with an immersion blender, but a regular blender will do if you prefer that. You can also use a whisk, it just might take longer, and it could separate as it is stored.
The ingredients and swaps
Tomato Paste- This is basically the base for the sauce. You can swap it out with ketchup for very similar results.
Olive Oil- You can swap this with avocado oil. Both of these oils have good flavor that is not overpowering in the sauce.
Red wine vinergar- You can swap this with apple cider vinegar to give the tangy zest that catalina dressing is known for.
Honey- You can swap this with sugar if you need to. This sweetens the sauce.
Worcestershire sauce, paprika, onion powder, and salt- These seasonings give the sauce the flavor you are going for and blend well together. You can adjust the ratios of these to your taste preference.
Preparing and storing
Prepare this sauce by simply combining all the ingredients together.
Blend/whisk until the sauce is fully emulsified. It should be smooth and creamy throughout.
Enjoy this simple homemade sauce over salads, as a marinade, or in your favorite recipes.
Looking for something to make with this? Try my simple Catalina Chicken recipe for a quick dinner solution. You can also find a simple homemade cranberry sauce here to pair with this homemade dressing.
Storing: Use an airtight container to store this dressing, and keep it refrigerated. In the refrigerator, this dressing should last up to a month. It can also be frozen for multiple months without greatly impacting its quality.
The recipe
How to make homemade catalina dressing with simple ingredients!
Difficulty: Easy15
ounces10
minutesThis catalina dressing is so easy to make yourself at home. All it involves is combining all the ingredients and blending until they are emulsified.
Ingredients
1/4 cup of tomato paste
1/4 cup of honey
1/2 cup of red wine vinegar
1/2 cup of olive oil
2 teaspoons of worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon of paprika
1 teaspoon of onion powder
1 pinch of salt (or salt to taste)
Directions
- Combine all the ingredients together either in a blender or in a dish large enough to use an immersion blender.
- Blend or whisk together until the sauce is fully emulsified. It should be smooth and creamy throughout.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container until used.
Notes
- You can find optional substitutes for these ingredients in the ingredients and swaps section.
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