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Outback Steakhouse Tangy Tomato Dressing Recipe
Outback Steakhouse Tangy Tomato Dressing
By Todd Wilbur

Recipe Type: Salad Dressing
Calories: 45
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Recipe Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
 
So many folks expressed interest in a knockoff of this dressing that I couldn't put it off any longer. Suited up in protective gear and tricked out with safety goggles, I set out to tackle the tangy beast. Now, fresh out of the underground laboratory, comes this simple formula for recreating Outback's popular sour/sweet salad topper in your own cozy kitchen.  Mix it together, heat it up, cool it down, and store it in the fridge until salad time.
 

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon ketchup
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
pinch thyme

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, whisking often, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cover the dressing until cool, then pop it in the refrigerator to chill out.

Makes 1 cup.

        
JMika  
Submitted on 03/25/12
Exchange the one or two extra T of ketchup for sirrachia, and/or the cayenne powder for chipotle, and/or the sweet paprika for smoked paprika. Serious flavor + heat! Cheers.
Cindy  
Submitted on 03/30/06
This dressing is really good. It is a good combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy. I can't say if it compares exactly to the restaurant's version - I have eaten it several times and know I really love it, but it's been a while. Even so, I still loved this recipe. It is a keeper and will stay in my recipe file!
tammy ayers  
Submitted on 11/02/05
Excellent, it's the best! I love it.