Category: Copycat Salad Dressings

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 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.

Keyword catalina, copycat, Kraft
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Copycat Houston Buttermilk Garlic Salad Dressing

I’ve never been to a Houston’s restaurant. I did at least look at their menu online. Their food sure looks awesome. So though I can’t say this copycat of their buttermilk garlic salad dressing is a true copycat, I can say it is fantastic. I could’ve just called it ‘Great buttermilk garlic salad dressing’ but I like to give credit where credit is due. Because it’s great. Like slurp-slurp-I-love-salad-more-than-ever-now fantastic. This is copycat Houston buttermilk garlic salad dressing is what Ranch dressing wish it would be. Amp’d up. Taken to another level! Thanks mostly to the garlic, but also a few other ingredients too!

Copycat Houston Buttermilk Garlic Salad Dressing

Give It A Rest. And A Shake.

Make sure you let the dressing ‘get happy’ in the fridge overnight before serving. It makes a huge difference. And make a double batch because this copycat Houston buttermilk garlic salad dressing isn’t just for salad. It’s great for dipping wings. And veggies. Give the bottle a good shake (or the container a good stir) before serving.

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Also try my roasted garlic Dijon salad dressing.

Copycat Houston Buttermilk Garlic Salad Dressing

Copycat Houston Buttermilk Garlic Salad Dressing

A wonderful twist on a classic Ranch.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 252 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a large bowl and whisk well. Alternatively, place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight before using.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat buttermilk.
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 buttermilk
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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 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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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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