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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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Cajun Rainbow Coleslaw

Usually, you’ll find me around the creamy coleslaw at a picnic or get-together. You know the kind. This Cajun rainbow coleslaw isn’t that slaw. But you’ll still find me near it because it disappears off my plate, and fast, just like the traditional stuff. It’s different. And amazingly enough, I like it even though it contains horseradish! Super-crunchy, and packed with flavor, this is not the usual by any stretch of the imagination!

Cajun Rainbow Coleslaw

Cajun-Approved?

Well, I’m not sure if Cajun rainbow coleslaw passes the mustard (so to speak) with the Cajun crowd, but I think it should. Cajun seasoning and good ole Creole mustard team up with in-your-face horseradish and creamy mayo to make a delicious dressing. And the slaw ain’t no slouch, either. Crunchy and packed with bell pepper, it’s the perfect canvas for the kicked up dressing.

My favorite way to eat a good slaw is heaped on top of a smoked pulled pork or brisket sandwich. I love the contrast between the crunchy slaw and the BBQ. You just can’t beat it.

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Also try some Buffalo wing coleslaw.

Cajun Rainbow Coleslaw

Cajun Rainbow Coleslaw

Super-crunchy, and packed with flavor.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Coleslaw
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 242 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the dressing

For the slaw

  • 12 ounces broccoli slaw mix
  • 1 small red bell pepper seeded, minced
  • 1 small orange bell pepper seeded, minced
  • 3 green onions chopped

Instructions
 

For the dressing

  • Add the Cajun seasoning, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon and horseradish to a medium bowl. Whisk until well combined.

For the slaw

  • Add the slaw ingredients and stir and toss to coat well.

Notes

Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 319mgPotassium: 456mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2108IUVitamin C: 137mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword coleslaw, tangy
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Balsamic Smoked Honey Vinaigrette

Funny how things happen sometimes. We were grabbing lunch at one of our local favorite pizza joints not long ago. The lunch special comes with a small side salad. For the dressing my wife went with the balsamic smoked honey vinaigrette. I was intrigued. She was intrigued. Smoked honey? You know, that has to be good. Well, it was. It was “bring me a bottle of that dressing so I can drink it” good. Of course, that means I had to make a version of it when I got home. And it was good. Very good.

Balsamic Smoked Honey Vinaigrette

A Different Kind Of Salad Dressing

This is a great, simple dressing even without the smoked honey. With it, this balsamic smoked honey vinaigrette becomes something a bit different. The smoke flavor isn’t overwhelming, but it’s there. Kinda in the background. It adds to the flavor but doesn’t overwhelm it. Depending on the honey that you use, I recommend adding just a bit at first and tasting to see if you want to add more.

Smoked honey is fun to cook with. I like substituting it for ‘regular’ honey in any recipe that calls for it.

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Also try my copycat Portillo’s sweet Italian salad dressing.

Balsamic Smoked Honey Vinaigrette

Balsamic Smoked Honey Vinaigrette

This is a great, simple dressing even.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 254 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Whisk all ingredients until well combined in a small bowl.
  • Cover until ready to use.

Notes

Give the dressing a good shake or stir before serving.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.1gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 586mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3IUCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword balsamic, honey
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American Style Salad Dressing

It can be surprising sometimes how what might seem odd tasting actually ends up being delicious. This American style salad dressing is quite reminiscent of a sauce we make and use on our hamburgers. It’s crazy close to it in fact. So you might think (like we did) that no way would it ever be good on a salad. Well, it is. This dressing is creamy. Tangy. And a little complex. And yeah, it’s good on burgers too so make extra!

American Style Salad Dressing

Go Light

You can use light ingredients in this American style salad dressing. The mayonnaise and sour cream can be light. Or you can go big and use top-shelf mayonnaise (for me that’s Blue Plate) and full-fat sour cream. Good ole prepared mustard (the cheap stuff) is great. So is fru-fru Dijon. The expensive stuff. Even generic Worcestershire sauce will still make for a great dressing. This can be whatever and however you like it.

Oh and it’s also great on hot dogs!

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Also try some classic homemade Thousand Island salad dressing.

American Style Salad Dressing

American Style Salad Dressing

Creamy smooth deliciousness!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 102 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a medium bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 111mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.05gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 88IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword dressing, tangy
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American Style Creamy Greek Dressing

I was looking for a kinda Greek salad for my side dish the other day. By ‘kinda’ I mean I would make it with as many Greek-ish ingredients I could find in my fridge or pantry. And I wanted a kinda Greek dressing to go with it. So I made this American style creamy Greek dressing. Like my salad, it’s Greek-ish. You have your obligatory cucumber and feta. Good stuff. A few seasonings. Nice. And mayonnaise. Not sure how Greek that is (probably not at all), but it made for a good, cool cream dressing that hit the spot!

American Style Creamy Greek Dressing

Fridge Time

You can actually enjoy this American style creamy Greek dressing right after you mix it. I like to put it into the fridge for a few hours or overnight first. The first time I serve it I always give it a stir and taste to see if it needs more salt. For me, this dressing needed a bit more than the recipe called for. I recommend tasting it to see if you feel the same way.

Smoooooooth

Feta isn’t a smooth-gettin’ cheese. You’re gonna have to have it spend some quality time in the food processor before you get it sorta creamy. Be patient. Or leave it a bit crumbly. It is feta after all.

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Panera makes a Greek vinaigrette that is yummy, too!

American Style Creamy Greek Dressing

American Style Creamy Greek Dressing

A creamy dressing with Greek-inspired flavors.
4 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 159 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a food processor.
  • Process until smooth.
  • Taste and add more salt if desired.

Notes

Use whole milk for best results although 2% can be substituted.
Need ideas for putting together the ultimate salad? Check out my salad inspirations!

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 561mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 131IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 0.2mg

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 Famous Dave’s Creamy Sweet and Sour Coleslaw

Do you make ‘the face’ when you taste horseradish? You know the one. The one where your mouth puckers up and your face gets all scrunched in. Well, if you do you’re going to make it big time with this copycat Famous Dave’s Creamy Sweet and Sour coleslaw. That’s assuming you make it ‘full power’, with the two tablespoons of prepared horseradish in the recipe. No one, and I do mean NO ONE, is going to feel any different about you if you use less. This is a great creamy slaw. With all of the horseradish it has a very sharp taste, but that fades away to creamy sweetness. It’s a different experience, and a really great change from the usual just creamy and sweet coleslaw.

Copycat Famous Dave's Creamy Sweet and Sour Coleslaw

The Perfect Sandwich Topper

I found this copycat Famous Dave’s Creamy Sweet and Sour coleslaw to be pretty good on its own. But I liked it much more on top of a pulled pork sandwich. The sinus-clearing hit of horseradish contrasted perfectly with the BBQ sauce I used on my sandwich. And the sweetness of the slaw tamed some of the heat in the sauce, too. It doesn’t have to be a BBQ sandwich either. You can put this slaw on a cold cut sub. Or a chicken sandwich. Anywhere you want a good, in-your-face hit of horseradish, this is the slaw for you.

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Also try some diner-style coleslaw.

Copycat Famous Dave's Creamy Sweet and Sour Coleslaw

Copycat Famous Dave’s Creamy Sweet and Sour Coleslaw

Creamy. Sweet. And a big kick of horseradish in every bite.
4 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Coleslaw
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 460 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the coleslaw mix in a large bowl.
  • Whisk the remaining ingredients in a small bowl until combined. Add to the coleslaw mix.
  • Stir to mix well.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 25gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 533mgPotassium: 179mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword coleslaw, tangy
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Hawaiian Coleslaw

This Hawaiian coleslaw made me think I was enjoying a nice lunch on a tropical beach. I loved the sweetness from the pineapple. The ‘pop’ of citrus from the mandarin oranges. And then there’s my favorite, maraschino cherries. Ok, maybe those aren’t so much tropical but they’re good! All in an easy-to-make creamy slaw (just make sure you dry the pineapple, oranges and cherries well!) that disappears in no time. This is one of my favorite coleslaws!

Hawaiian Coleslaw

Take The Time

It’s important that you get the fruits dried well before adding them into this Hawaiian coleslaw. You don’t want a soggy, runny slaw. You want it creamy. Not soupy. And you definitely don’t want the cherries to ‘run’ into the slaw. That might taste great, but it’s not going to ‘wow’ anyone at first glance. So take the extra few minutes and dry them well. You’ll be rewarded for your efforts!

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Also try some Carolina coleslaw!

Hawaiian Coleslaw

Hawaiian Coleslaw

A wonderful creamy fruity slaw!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Coleslaw
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 423 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Combine the coleslaw mix and the mayonnaise in a large bowl.
  • Gently fold in the pineapple, oranges and the cherries.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir.
  • Refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving.

Notes

Stir again before serving.
You want the pineapples, oranges and cherries well-drained before adding them to the coleslaw mix. You don’t want the extra liquid in the salad, and you definitely don’t want the cherries to discolor it.

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 311mgPotassium: 237mgFiber: 4gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 384IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword coleslaw, fruity
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Diner-Style Coleslaw

I do love a cold, creamy coleslaw. Nothing fancy. And maybe a little vinegary kick. But not much. This diner-style coleslaw is my kind of slaw. Perfect on a hot day, for lunch or dinner. Perfect on a cool day too. And crazy easy to make. This slaw reminds me of the ones you’d find in the glass cases in the diners of old. The ones with the sliding doors. Made early that morning, wrapped in plastic wrap, and chilled to perfection!

Diner-Style Coleslaw

Nice And Creamy

I use Blue Plate mayonnaise in all of my slaws. For me, it’s the best-tasting, creamiest mayonnaise around. You can use your favorite. Even though this diner-style coleslaw isn’t complicated, better ingredients make for a better slaw.

I didn’t have white balsamic vinegar on hand. I knew I didn’t want to use regular ole balsamic vinegar. Though it’d add the same flavor, it’d discolor the slaw. That wouldn’t be good. I used apple cider vinegar instead and the slaw come out fantastic. Problem solved!

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Also try a delicious homemade chef’s salad!

Diner-Style Coleslaw

Diner-Style Coleslaw

Best served well-chilled!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Coleslaw
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 204 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl mix together everything except for the slaw mix.
  • Add the slaw mix and stir to coat.
  • Sprinkle with the parsley (if using) and stir.

Notes

Stir again before serving. Store leftovers in the fridge.
You can substitute two small heads of cabbage and 2 carrots, all shredded, for the bagged slaw instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 163mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 169IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 0.4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

Brother Jimmy’s BBQ: More than 100 Recipes is packed full of great recipes. From BBQ to tailgating to… salad dressing! I picked up a copy because because it just so happened that I was making wings for lunch and I needed something (other than bottled Ranch dressing) for dipping. This blue cheese salad dressing was it. And this will be it from now on, because this is the easiest, best blue cheese dressing you can make. Not only great for wings, it’s great on salads or for dipping veggies. Anything.

Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

Easy. And Great. And Lightly Funky.

It is blue cheese salad dressing so it’s got blue cheese in it! And that of course means blue cheese flavor. And funk. But not too much funk. This is recipe is spot-on perfect in the funkiness category.

There are so many great cookbooks, and so little time. Our local library has online checkout of literally thousands of cookbooks. That’s great and…. sorta not great! Easy access to tons and tons of cookbooks means I read them for hours and hours on end. I end up bookmarking recipe after recipe. And then my stomach starts to growl. So then I end up making recipe after recipe. And the cycle continues! Day after day!

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Also try my copycat of Outback Steakhouse’s blue cheese vinaigrette.

Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

The perfect blue cheese dressing.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Salad Dressing
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mayonnaise not light!
  • ½ cup blue cheese crumbled
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 teaspoons sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Substitute gorgonzola for a creamier, milder dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 464mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 0.003gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 127IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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