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!

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!
4.63 from 8 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 163 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients using a whisk or blender.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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
Keyword copycat, French
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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.

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
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.

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
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!

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.

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Ranch Salad Dressing

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Ranch Salad Dressing

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

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

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
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, specially 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.

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
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

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

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

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

We both so loved this copycat of the honey mustard salad dressing from Applebee’s 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!

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
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

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

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

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
Keyword copycat, dressing
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