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Catalina dressings are known for their vibrant flavors and colorful appearance, often characterized by a reddish-orange hue. This style of dressing emerged in the United States, where it quickly gained popularity for its unique blend of sweet, tangy, and savory elements. Typically, Catalina dressings feature a base of tomato products, often ketchup, which provides a rich and slightly sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with salads and other dishes.

Catalina Dressing

Elevate your dishes with Zesty Catalina Dream Dressing, a must-try recipe that brings a vibrant twist to salads, marinades, and dips. Combining tangy ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and essential spices, this dressing is perfect for enhancing your favorite meals. Click through for a step-by-step guide to whip up this flavorful dressing at home and discover how it can transform everyday dishes into culinary delights. Don’t miss out on this zesty addition to your kitchen!
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Ingredients
  

1 cup ketchup

½ cup apple cider vinegar

½ cup vegetable oil

¼ cup sugar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the ketchup and apple cider vinegar. Whisk them together until smooth.

    Gradually add the vegetable oil to the mixture, continuing to whisk until the oil is fully incorporated.

      Add the sugar, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and dried oregano to the bowl.

        Whisk the dressing until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the sugar has dissolved.

          Taste and season with salt and pepper to your liking. If you prefer a sweeter dressing, add a little more sugar.

            Pour the dressing into a jar or airtight container and seal. Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

              Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Servings: 4-6