Author: Mike

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

My go-to meal at Texas Roadhouse is the Chicken Critter Salad. Tender fried chicken pieces on top a simple salad is what I like. What I crave, though, are the dressings. This copycat Texas Roadhouse Honey mustard salad dressing is a pretty close copy of one of my favorites. Not too mustard-y, and just slightly sweet it’s a nice change from my usual, Ranch. The smoked paprika adds a nice light earthy taste with just a hint of smokiness. I know what you’re probably thinking. He goes to a steakhouse for a salad? Yeah, I do. It’s a really good salad, with a really great dressing that I can now enjoy at home!

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

The Perfect Balance

The easiest way to make this copycat Texas Roadhouse Honey Mustard salad dressing is in a mason jar. Just put everything in there, seal it, and shake real well. You’ll want to refrigerate any leftovers, if there are any. Set the dressing out on the counter about 30 minutes before serving and give it one good shake before using. The dressing will ‘harden’ when it’s refrigerated. That’s perfectly normal. That few minutes at room temperature will ‘free’ it up and it’ll be ready to serve.

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Also try my copycat of Texas Roadhouse’s honey French dressing.

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

Give the dressing one good shake or stir before serving.
4.39 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Fridge time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 265 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Get them well-combined. You can also place the ingredients into a jar, seal, and shake well.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Stir (or shake) before serving.

Notes

Substitute hot honey for a spicy variation!
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword mustard, sweet
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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Ranch Salad Dressing

My go-to meal at Texas Roadhouse is the Chicken Critter Salad. Tender fried chicken pieces on top a simple salad is what I like. What I crave, though, are the dressings. This copycat Texas Roadhouse Ranch salad dressing is a pretty close copy of my favorite. And I do mean favorite. I could drink this stuff. I always order two dressings at the restaurant. Without hesitation. Without fear of being judged. I am sure I’m not the only one.

I know what you’re probably thinking. He goes to a steakhouse for a salad? Yeah, I do. It’s a really good salad, with a really great dressing that I can now enjoy at home!

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Ranch Salad Dressing

The Perfect Ranch Dressing

I always double the ingredients in this copycat Texas Roadhouse Ranch salad dressing. Not only is it great on my sorta-copycat of the Chicken Critter salad, it’s fantastic for dipping Buffalo wings and chips. It’s also perfect as a veggie dip for an afternoon snack. I also need more because well, I use a lot of it!

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I have no idea how long this dressing would keep in the fridge. Sorry. It never lasts long enough to find out.

Also try my copycat of Texas Roadhouse’s honey mustard salad dressing.

This dressing is great for dipping wings. Check out For The Wing for great wing ideas!

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Ranch Salad Dressing

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Ranch Salad Dressing

I would definitely double the ingredients.
4.67 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Fridge time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 117 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise and lemon juice until smooth.
  • In a small bowl or glass, stir together the remaining ingredients.
  • While whisking, add the spice mix into the buttermilk mixture. Get it well-combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Stir and taste and add more pepper and salt if desired.
  • Serve

Notes

I recommend using full-fat buttermilk for the best results.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 281mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 183IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword creamy, Ranch
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Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing

Last week was salad week here. That means fresh greens, lots of different vegetables and some fruits, sliced grilled chicken, and of course, homemade salad dressings. This copycat Olive Garden salad dressing has a nice rich cheese flavor. There’s a little sweetness and just a hint of citrus. It’s a well-balanced dressing, and even though it has vinegar too, it is tamed down a bit by the mayonnaise. I’m not a big fan of overly-vinegary anything, especially dressings. This one doesn’t scare me off, not one bit. That’s a good thing, of course!

Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing

Thicker or Thinner It’s Up to You

I recommend starting with less vinegar if you want a thicker dressing. Begin with a tablespoon and add more if you like. I kept this copycat Olive Garden salad dressing in some little glass jars that I picked up in the kitchen section of our local grocery store. They seal air-tight, making them the perfect containers for salad dressings. You could just as easily use Mason jars. Mason jars are always great for making and storing dressings.

Of course you can transfer the dressing to fancier containers, such as cruets, for serving if you wish.

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Also try my copycat of the great Ranch dressing from Texas Roadhouse!

Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing

Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing

This copycat Olive Garden salad dressing has a nice rich cheese flavor. There’s a little sweetness and just a hint of citrus. It’s a well-balanced dressing.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Fridge 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 128 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a blender and process until smooth.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Shake or stir before serving.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword copycat, dressing
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Smoky Spicy Ranch Salad Dressing

We both declared this smoky spicy Ranch salad dressing to be one of our favorites. And that was after just one bite of a salad lightly drizzled with the dressing. It brings a good bit of heat, there’s no doubt, thanks to the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. And a bit of smokiness thanks also to the chipotles in adobo sauce. And then there’s classic Ranch flavor, thanks, well, to the Ranch dressing mix! It might seem like there are a good number of ingredients to make a dressing, but trust me, it’s more than worth it.

Smoky Spicy Ranch Salad Dressing

What Ranch Dressing Should Be

As with a lot of dressings, smoky spicy Ranch salad dressing is much better if it has had a chance to sit overnight in the fridge. The flavors get ‘happy’. Just give the dressing a quick stir before serving. I like to make and keep my dressings in Mason jars. When it comes time to serve it, I just give the dressing a few good shakes first.

This dressing would also make for a great dip for vegetables. It would also be fantastic for dipping chicken nuggets or tenders.

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Also try my copycat of Outback Steakhouse’s Ranch salad dressing.

Smoky Spicy Ranch Salad Dressing

Smoky Spicy Ranch Salad Dressing

We both declared this smoky spicy Ranch salad dressing to be our absolute favorite.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Fridge 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 15 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 216 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Places the chipotles and the adobo sauce, vinegar and oil into a blender and puree until well combined and no large chunks of the chipotles are left.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and puree until smooth.
  • Refrigerate overnight. Stir before using.

Notes

For the best results use full-fat mayonnaise and buttermilk.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 459mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 87IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword dressing, Ranch
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Copycat Applebee’s Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

We both loved this copycat honey mustard salad dressing from Applebee’s so much that we ended up making a big batch for salad week. Salad week comes along every few weeks here. Like the name implies, for that one week we eat nothing but salads. I look forward to salad week. In a way, I used to also look forward to salad week ending. That was until this dressing came along. Delightfully creamy, it’s a sweet mustardy dressing that strikes just the right balance. I don’t usually like things that are overly mustardy, and this dressing is spot-on perfect.

Copycat Applebee's Honey Mustard Dressing

Real Mayonnaise Makes it Better

I would not use a light mayonnaise when making this copycat Applebee’s honey mustard salad dressing. I think a full-strength mayonnaise gives it a better consistency. Sure, you can use a light one if you prefer, but I think the extra calories are worth the better thickness and taste. For me, that means Blue Plate mayonnaise. It’s the only one I use, no matter what the recipe is. And there’s no reason to skimp on the Dijon. Use a good, quality mustard. The better the ingredients, the better the dressing!

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Also try my homemade honey-mustard Ranch salad dressing.

Copycat Applebee's Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

Copycat Applebee’s Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

I recommend doubling the recipe.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Fridge 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 86 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Shake or stir before serving.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 151mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 42IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword copycat, dressing
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Smoky French Salad Dressing

Not every salad dressing has to be garlicky. Or herby. A little spiciness now-and-then is a good thing, even in a salad dressing. That’s why this smoky French salad dressing was such a hit in our house. Salad Week (which happens at least once a month) was definitely a happier time with this dressing on hand. It’s essentially what you think. A classic French dressing kicked up with a chipotles in adobo sauce (smoked jalapenos, along with some of the delicious sauce they come in) for heat and smokiness.

Smoky French Salad Dressing

Great On Sandwiches Too!

This smoky French salad dressing would be great on more than ‘just’ a salad. First thing I thought of was a Reuben sandwich. Yeah, I know usually that means Russian or Thousand Island dressings, but this salad would bring a nice spicy edge to each and every bite. It’d be different for sure and that’s a good thing. I think I’ll give that a try!

I like to keep my homemade dressings in Mason jars in the fridge. When it comes time to serve them I just take them out, give them a good shake or two, and I’m ready to get to salad eatin’!

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Also try my copycat Red Lobster creamy Caesar salad dressing.

Smoky French Salad Dressing

Smoky French Salad Dressing

A lightly smoky twist on the classic.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Fridge 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 117 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a blender. Pulse until smooth.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Full-fat mayonnaise makes for the creamiest dressing.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 308mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword dressing, French
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