Classic store-bought dressing with an updated flavor profile.

Homemade Catalina Dressing

Makes about 1 cup

Growing up my brother and I each had our preferred salad dressings. For him it was always Italian and for me it was Catalina.until I was older and my tastes changed to wanting something a little less sweet. However, recently, I had a random craving for the Catalina dressing of my childhood. With that, I started experimenting and came up with this perfect homemeade version of the classic. I’ve updated the flavor profile and added deeper flavor to keep you coming back for more.

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, grated

*2 T Korean rice syrup

2 T rice vinegar

1 T dark brown sugar

1.5 t yondu or soy sauce

1.5 t gochujang

1 t Worchestershire

0.75 t Asian mustard or Dijon

0.50 t onion powder

0.50 t garlic powder

Pinch of MSG – optional

4 T vegetable oil

3 T ketchup

Recipe Know-how

1.      In a medium mixing bowl, whisk all of the ingredients except the oil and ketchup.

• Be sure to mix until completely combined.

• Add the oil and ketchup and whisk until smooth.

• Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

• Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

2.      Serve with your favorite salad.