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catalina salad dressing recipe

Catalina Salad Dressing Recipe

A sweet and tangy homemade dressing with a tomato edge, ready in two minutes.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Airtight jar or container (for storage)
  • Spatula (for scraping down sides of the blender)

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/16 Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of celery seed

Instructions
 

  • Add vinegar and oil to a blender.
  • Add salt and celery seed.
  • Add sugar, then ketchup.
  • Blend 30 seconds to 1 minute until smooth.
  • Chill and serve.

Video

Notes

  • Blend fully so the sugar dissolves and the dressing stays smooth.
  • Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for 1 to 2 weeks; shake before use.
  • Swap white vinegar only if needed; other vinegars change the classic flavor.
Keyword Catalina Salad Dressing, Classic American dressing, Homemade dressing, Salad dressing