Category: Copycat Salad Dressings

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Tangy Tomato Salad Dressing

I almost passed on making this copycat Outback Steakhouse tangy tomato salad dressing. I’ve made lots of copycats of the dressings from Outback, like their ranch dressing, and I love them. The thought of tomato paste in a dressing made me scratch my head. Made me worry. A bit. Well, all that was for naught because it came out great. More like a French dressing. Or even a tomato soup sorta, but in a dressing format. Still sound odd? It’s not!

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Tangy Tomato Salad Dressing

Salad Up!

I think this is one of those ‘perfect for a simple salad’ dressings. You know, nothing fancy is required here. Some lettuce. A few other things. No need to spend 30 minutes putting it together. This copycat Outback Steakhouse tangy tomato salad dressing will make it feel fancy. It’ll take that simple salad and make it ‘wow’ with great tomatoey flavor.

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Also try my copycat Outback Steakhouse blue cheese vinaigrette.

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Tangy Tomato Salad Dressing

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Tangy Tomato Salad Dressing

A deliciously tomatoey dressing that's French-like but different!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
0 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 31 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar and white vinegar in a large bowl until combined.
  • Pour in the water and whisk until smooth.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Cover and store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

Stir again before serving.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 31kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 194mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 169IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Longhorn Ranch Salad Dressing

Nice-and-easy and tasty. That pretty much sums up this copycat Longhorn Ranch salad dressing. Nothing complicated going on here. Just a few simple ingredients. A few minutes of putting it all together. And in the end, a nicely tasty creamy dressing that was perfect for my evening’s salad.

Copycat Longhorn Ranch Salad Dressing

Go Fresh… Ish

You can kinda take one of two different routes when you make this copycat Longhorn Ranch salad dressing. You can opt for fresher ingredients. Fresh parsley, dill and chives. You’ll get a nice, bright fresh dressing. Or you can go for the dried herbs and get a just-as-tasty dressing that’s a little easier and uses ingredients you might already have on-hand. Either way, this is a good dressing.

Oh and yes, it’s great for dipping wings too!

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Also try a copycat of Texas Roadhouse’s Ranch salad dressing.

Copycat Longhorn Ranch Salad Dressing

Copycat Longhorn Ranch Salad Dressing

Inspired by a recipe from Sauce Chick
There's nothing complicated going on here.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Get happy time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 10 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 162 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1/4 tablespoon parsley chopped (or a pinch of dried)
  • 1 tablespoon dill chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1/4 tablespoon chives chopped (or a pinch of dried)
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 dash freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a medium bowl.
  • Whisk until well-combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Taste before serving. You may want to add a pinch or two more of salt.

Notes

Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 232IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword Ranch
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Copycat Pizza Hut Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

Boy oh boy did this copycat Pizza Hut creamy Italian salad dressing ever bring back memories. I was addicted to this dressing, especially in my college years when you could pick up a personal pan pizza or a hot sub and a side salad for cheap. I’d always ask for extra dressing. I could drink this stuff. I was so happy that this recipe came as close to the original as I’ve found. The right flavor. And the right consistency.

Copycat Pizza Hut Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

Ranch and Xanthan Gum for the Win

There are two keys to making this copycat Pizza Hut cream Italian dressing as close to the original as possible. The first is to use a quality Ranch dressing. One that’s full of flavor. For me, that means Hidden Valley Ranch original. The second is xanthan gum. Found in just about every store-bought food item you can find, it’s a thickener. It’s what gives this dressing that great thickness. A little goes a long ways, so just add the little amount the recipe calls for and let it do its thing.

This dressing is great on a sub sandwich too. Like really great!

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This dressing is perfect on a classic diner chef salad!

Copycat Pizza Hut Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

Copycat Pizza Hut Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

Deliciously creamy. A truly wonderful dressing!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 252 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all but the xanthan gum into a food processor or blender.
  • Process until smooth and combined.
  • Add the xantham gum and process a little more until thick.

Notes

Stir dressing before serving. Store in the fridge until ready to use.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 345mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 286IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 0.2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword copycat, dressing, Italian
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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Italian Salad Dressing

Could this be it? Could I have found the perfect Italian dressing? For years I’ve searched. Only to find dressings that were too vinegary. Or too thin. Or too herby. Always ‘too’ something. Well, this copycat Texas Roadhouse Italian salad dressing was perfect for me. Nothing too strong. The perfect consistency. This is the first Italian salad dressing I could actually just drink. This was a real winner for me!

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Italian Salad Dressing

Give It A Rest

The recipe for this copycat Texas Roadhouse Italian salad dressing calls for you to let it sit for 10 minutes before serving. The dressing needs that time to ‘get happy’. The dry seasonings need to rehydrate. Flavor things. If you rush it you won’t get dressing happiness.

If you have the time, I’d like it rest overnight before serving. Always give it a stir or shake before serving. And if you’ve refrigerated the dressing, set it out on the countertop at least 30 minutes before using. Cold dressings don’t mix as well, specially if they contain oils that solidify in the fridge.

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Also try a copycat of the Texas Roadhouse honey French dressing.

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Italian Salad Dressing

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Italian Salad Dressing

Inspired by a recipe from Full Form Today
Incredibly delicious and smooth.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 1201 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

First Step Ingredients

Second Step Ingredients

Third Step Ingredients

Final Step Ingredients

Instructions
 

First Step

  • Add the apple cider vinegar, sugar, granulated garlic, white and black peppers, onion powder and salt and kosher salt to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.

Second Step

  • Add the dried oregano, basil, and minced garlic. Whisk to combine. Let mixture rest for 10 minutes.

Third Step

  • Add the mustard and honey. Whisk thoroughly.

Final Step

  • While whisking, slowly drizzle in the oil. Continue whisking until the dressing shows no signs of separating.
  • Taste and add more salt if desired then whisk some more.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers. Let come to room temperature before serving, shaking or stirring first.

Notes

This recipe makes a HUGE batch of dressing. Feel free to cut it in half. Or, use any leftover dressing as a great marinade for chicken or steak!
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 1201kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 2gFat: 110gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 63gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1181mgPotassium: 172mgFiber: 2gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 38IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword copycat, Italian
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Copycat Bob’s Big Boy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

You can tell just by the picture how much I love this copycat Bob’s Big Boy blue cheese salad dressing. There’s no way I could’ve fit more into my dressing cup. This is my kind of dressing. Perfectly creamy. Just enough blue cheese flavor to wake up my taste buds without being too ‘funky’. A little sour cream tang. And crazy easy to make. This is a win on every front. I could drink this dressing.

Copycat Bob's Big Boy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

Self-Control Isn’t Always My Thing

I try to be good. Really, I do. I try to not put too much of this copycat Bob’s Big Boy blue cheese salad dressing on my salad. I even got these great little cups to help me out. The idea is that I fill them with the dressing and leave the bottle or container of dressing in the kitchen. Far away. Out of sight. It usually works. Though I almost cheated this time. I definitely put as much dressing in my cup as would fit.

Wings. Dip. Anything.

I also use this dressing for dipping chicken wings. It’s also fantastic for dipping vegetables. Try it! And make extra!

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Also try my homemade creamy blue cheese salad dressing.

Copycat Bob's Big Boy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

Copycat Bob’s Big Boy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

Inspired by a recipe from CD Kitchen
Fantastically creamy dressing with just the right amount of blue cheese!
4 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Get happy time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 278 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Even better, refrigerate overnight.
  • Stir or shake before serving.

Notes

Substitute gorgonzola for a creamier, milder dressing.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 351mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 241IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword blue cheese, copycat, dressing
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Copycat Red Lobster Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

This copycat Red Lobster creamy Caesar salad dressing reminded me that there isn’t enough Caesar dressing in my life. I keep forgetting how good it is. Nice and creamy. A little tangy. Kinda garlicky but not too much so. Wait… anchovy paste? Yes. If you fear the anchovy, don’t. Embrace it. It’s not overpowering, not even. But this dressing needs it. And you need it.

Copycat Red Lobster Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

It Tastes Fancy.

There’s nothing complicated here. You’re not going to make a mess of the kitchen when you make this copycat Red Lobster creamy Caesar salad dressing. Five ingredients and a little time and you’ll be enjoying tastes-fresh-made goodness.

A Little Control.

Need help with self-control around great salad dressings? I do. A lot. So I use these little sauce cups. The idea is that I put all the dressing I need (not necessarily want) into the cup and put that on my plate. I leave the bottle or container of the rest of the dressing in the kitchen. Far away. Out of sight. Not out of mind, but far away that I might resist going and getting more. That’s touch to do around great dressings like this one.

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Also try my homemade Everything Bagel salad dressing.

Copycat Red Lobster Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

Copycat Red Lobster Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

A delightfully tasty, pourable dressing that is sure to please!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Get happy time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 252 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a bowl and whisk until well incorporated.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Even better, refrigerate overnight.
  • Stir or shake before serving.

Notes

You can substitute lite mayonnaise if desired.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 4841mgPotassium: 13mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 22IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword Caesar, creamy
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Copycat Kraft Catalina Salad Dressing

I’ve made my share of copycat recipes. Some come out great, tasting and even looking like the original. Some… meh. Well this copycat Kraft Catalina salad dressing is even better than the original. That same fantastic French dressing-like flavor. A little tangy. A little sweet. And just the perfect consistency for a salad. For me, it’s spot-on what I am looking for in any dressing, be it a copycat or not.

There Goes The Self-Control. Again.

I have to exercise self-control around this copycat Kraft Catalina salad dressing. Or try to at least. I’m pretty heavy-handed with my dressing, specially if it’s one I love as much as this one. Instead of serving it in a bottle or cruet, I use some small sauce cups. The theory is that I put one serving of dressing into a cup and put that on my plate. That’s the theory anyways.

Perfect For Dunking, Too

I’ve been known to dunk my salad ingredients in my dressing. These little cups (that were supposed to be for portion control) make that even easier. Just poke that little piece of broccoli or cherry tomato or whatever, and into the dressing pool we go! This dressing is so good that dunking is not only allowed, it’s encouraged!

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Also try my homemade Russian salad dressing.

Copycat Kraft Catalina Salad Dressing

Copycat Kraft Catalina Salad Dressing

Inspired by a recipe from Secret Copycat Restaurant Recipes
Fantastic flavor in a nice thick dressing that does not disappoint!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Get happy time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 241 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Even better, overnight.
  • Stir or shake well before serving.

Notes

You can substitute your favorite sweetener for the sugar.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 0.2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 510mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 97IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Outback Steakhouse Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

You know the old saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”? Well, that’s what I first thought after making this copycat Outback Steakhouse blue cheese vinaigrette. I mean, heck, it isn’t the most attractive dressing ever. But then I poured it over my fresh homemade garden salad and thought “Yee haw! Now THAT’S good!”. Two great flavors (a classic vinaigrette and blue cheese) come together to make me one happy guy. Give me extra, because I really love this dressing!

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Is There A Such Thing as Too Much Blue Cheese?

As much as I am a fan of blue cheese, I actually have a ‘blue cheese limit’. I just cannot do the big chunks. That’s the beauty of making this copycat Outback Steakhouse blue cheese vinaigrette at home. I got the blue cheese crumbles to be just my size. Perfect on a salad.

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Also try my homemade creamy blue cheese salad dressing.

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

A totally different take on a blue cheese dressing.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 188 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all but blue cheese into a small blender or a Mason jar. Pulse or shake a few times to combine.
  • Add the cheese crumbles and pulse or shake a few more times.
  • If dressing sits for a while before using, give it a quick stir or shake before serving.

Notes

Substitute gorgonzola for a creamier, milder dressing.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword blue cheese, vinaigrette
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Copycat Portillo’s Sweet Italian Salad Dressing

I gotta have a little something, a little sweet, in my vinegar-based dressings. I am a fan of vinegar but sometimes it’s a bit strong for me. That’s where the sweet comes in. It tames that vinegar hit down, but keeps the vinegar flavor. This copycat Portillo’s sweet Italian salad dressing does just that. Super tasty balsamic vinegar meets up with just a bit of sugar, just enough, to make this a wonderfully smooth dressing. With a hint of garlic and oregano, this was the perfect dressing for my side salad tonight.

Copycat Portillo's Sweet Italian Salad Dressing

Shake Before Serving

If you happen to have any leftover of this copycat Portillo’s sweet Italian salad dressing, make sure you give it one heck of a good long shake before serving it. The oil likes to separate from the vinegar. A good shake takes care of that.

I updated the original recipe to specify that you might want to add a bit more sugar and salt than stated. I made the dressing and then gave it a good taste. It needed something, so I added a pinch more of both sugar and salt. I gave it another good shake and tasted it again. Perfect!

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Also try my homemade creamy Italian dressing.

Copycat Portillo's Sweet Italian Salad Dressing

Copycat Portillo’s Sweet Italian Salad Dressing

Shake well before serving.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into medium bowl and whisk until well-combined.
  • Serve immediately.
  • If you have any leftover dressing, make sure you give it a good stir again before serving.

Notes

You can substitute your favorite sweetener for the sugar.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.2gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 0.05gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 0.2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword balsamic, copycat, sweet
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Copycat Texas Roadhouse French Salad Dressing

Oh my goodness me. How happy were we when we made this copycat Texas Roadhouse French salad dressing! We love grabbing a big ole salad for lunch at Texas Roadhouse (the chicken critter salad is a winner), and French is always a great choice as the dressing. Well, this recipe nails that great flavor big time. This is one of our all-time favorite dressings.

Copycat Texas Roadhouse French Salad Dressing

Incredibly Yummy

This copycat Texas Roadhouse French salad dressing is the reason we have to put our dressing in individual dressing serving cups on our plates. We absolutely cannot be trusted with a container of this dressing nearby. Sorry, but self-control goes out the window when this dressing shows up. It’s incredibly delicious.

Minced or Grated?

We finely minced the onion for this dressing, but you could also grate it for a little smoother texture. Grated onion tends to be a bit stronger than it’s minced cousin, so you might want to use a little less and taste as you add to see if you need the entire onion.

Let It Rest To Be It’s Best

You really do want the dressing to sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. We actually prefer for it to ‘get happy’ in the fridge overnight. Just stir before serving and you’re ready to eat!

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Also try my copycat of Kraft’s Catalina salad dressing.

Copycat Texas Roadhouse French Salad Dressing

Copycat Texas Roadhouse French Salad Dressing

An absolutely delicious dressing!
4.70 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 163 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl using a whisk.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Shake or stir before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 0.3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 511mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 97IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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