What is in the pink stuff dressing?

The pink stuff dressing is typically made from mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and paprika. Some variations add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, or pickle juice for extra flavor.

How do you make pink dressing at Pizza Shoppe?

Pizza Shoppe’s version includes mayonnaise, ketchup, sugar, and a splash of pickle juice or red wine vinegar. This gives it a slightly zesty, restaurant-style tang that sets it apart.

Why are some Greek dressings pink?

Greek dressings turn pink when ketchup, red wine vinegar, or mayonnaise are added to the mix. These ingredients give the traditional vinaigrette a creamier texture and rosy color.

What makes pink salad pink?

The combination of ketchup and mayonnaise naturally creates the pink color. The red from ketchup softens with creamy mayo, and paprika or tomato paste can deepen the shade.

Pink Salad Dressing Recipe – 5 Creamy Secrets to Perfect Flavor

Pink Salad Dressing Recipe – Creamy, Tangy, and Delicious

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A creamy, tangy pink salad dressing made with simple ingredients like mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, and sugar. Perfect for green salads, grilled chicken, or as a dip.

Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 1/4 cups 1x

Ingredients

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1 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup ketchup

2 tablespoons white vinegar

1 tablespoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon pickle juice or red wine vinegar (optional for zesty flavor)

1 tablespoon finely minced onion (optional)

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Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and ketchup until smooth.

2. Add vinegar, sugar, paprika, and salt. Whisk until fully blended.

3. If using, add pickle juice or red wine vinegar and minced onion for extra flavor.

4. Taste and adjust seasoning to your preference.

5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

6. Stir or shake well before using.

Notes

For a lighter version, replace half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.

This dressing keeps up to one week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Avoid freezing as it may separate when thawed.

Author: barbara
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 130
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 10mg