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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!
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.
Also try a copycat of the Texas Roadhouse honey French dressing.
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Italian Salad Dressing
Ingredients
First Step Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon white pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon onion salt
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Second Step Ingredients
- 2/3 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2/3 tablespoon dried basil
- 2/3 tablespoon minced garlic dried
Third Step Ingredients
- 1/3 cup prepared yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup honey
Final Step Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- kosher salt to taste
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.
