This copycat Texas Roadhouse ranch is so easy to make at home. It goes wonderfully over a fresh green salad.
Besides their famous rolls and honey butter another favorite of mine at Texas Roadhouse is their ranch dressing. It is just so darn good and I knew that I had to recreate the recipe at home.
This copycat ranch recipe uses fresh ingredients and it does not use a packet of ranch. I have nothing against those packets but I don’t think they have the right flavor for a good steakhouse style ranch.
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Ingredients needed for this recipe:
For this recipe, you will need:
- Sour cream: I recommend using the full fat kind for the best taste.
- Buttermilk: If you don’t have any buttermilk, you can make a substitute by combining ½ cup of milk with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
- Mayonnaise: I used Kraft but you can use whatever your favorite brand is. I’ve heard of people having good, restaurant quality results with Duke’s as well.
- Onion powder, garlic powder, garlic salt, dried dill, cayenne pepper, and dried parsley: To give the salad dressing its flavor.
- Lemon juice: If you can, use fresh for best results but the bottled kind will work too.
- Salt and pepper: I recommend doing salt and pepper to taste.
You will also need a whisk.
How long will the dressing be good for?
You can keep this ranch dressing in your fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. I prefer to store mine in a mason jar.
How to make this copycat ranch
This recipe is very easy to make. In a small bowl, combine the spices and set aside.
Next, measure out your buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice and sour cream and add them to a bowl.
Whisk everything together well and then let chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Ranch Dressing
Equipment
- Whisk
Ingredients
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup full fat sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the spices and set aside.
- Next, measure out your buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice and sour cream and add them to a bowl.
- Whisk everything together well and then let chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, preferably one hour.
- Add more salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
Michelle says
I love Texas roadhouse ranch. I just made a batch and wow! Delicious 😋
Denise says
Made exactly as recipe said. I thought it had a bit much dill. It was tasty.
Jennifer Callaway says
I agree…may add more of the other ingredients to tone it down. Maybe my dill was more potent?
Jamie says
Has anyone made this with buttermilk powder?
Chris says
How long can you store it in the fridge?
Audrey says
About five days.
Katie says
Tastes just like the real thing, if not better because I know what goes into it! Love this recipe!
Crystal says
I love the ranch at Texas Roadhouse! Thanks so much!
Jean says
love discovering new salad dressings, this ranch will be a staple now in our home.
Amy says
I love a good homemade ranch. This one tastes so fresh!
nancy says
i was looking for an easy ranch recipe and this one stood out. it was tasty and creamy. thanks!
Misty Hollander says
What brand of mayonaise do you use?
Audrey says
A lot of restaurants use Duke’s mayonnaise. I think you will have the best results with it.