Catalina Dressing (no-oil)

By the Gracious Vegan

I love trying to make favorite salad dressings without oil. So many of them taste delicious with natural substitutions for oil. In this one, as in many, I use a combination of tahini and water to replace the oil. Many Catalina recipes call for ketchup, but subbing tomato paste and a little extra vinegar works well. This dressing has a fresh, almost sweet-and-sour tang to it and is delicious!

Makes about 1.25 cups

Blend these in a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.

• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

• 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion (white or red)

• 3 Tablespoons maple syrup (or more if you like a sweeter dressing)

• 3 Tablespoons water

• 3 Tablespoons tomato paste

• 2 Tablespoons tahini

• 1 teaspoon Braggs Liquid Aminos or soy sauce

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (I prefer sweet paprika, but hot is okay too)

• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco or siracha) 

• Salt and pepper to taste

Timing: About 10 minutes

Gluten-free