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.
Holly says
Yum1 Tastes just like Texas Roadhouse!
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says
My kids eat ranch dressing like it’s going out of style so I’m super excited to try making this dressing!
Leah says
I prefer buttermilk ranch over any other kind of ranch. Thank you for the recipe!
Natalie says
I never tried Texas roadhouse ranch dressing, but I do love your recipe. Perfect dressing for my summer salads, thanks!
Elizabeth Morgan says
Sorry but tasted nothing like Texas Roadhouse. Not even close
Two Pink Peonies says
I’m so sorry this recipe didn’t work out for you. It’s had a lot of positive feedback so I’m surprised. Did you let it sit for a while before using (about 30 mins)? Sometimes it takes time for the flavors to come together.
Robin says
I have been looking for a copycat for this TRH ranch. I absolutely hate buttermilk ranch, and the texas roadhouse here in hot springs is definitely not buttermilk ranch. (It’s what my daughter and I call “the good ranch” lol) I’ve heard several people call it House dressing, but I’m not sure if that’s right.
Amanda says
I totally agree. I still thought it tasted pretty good but is not close to Texas Roadhouse ranch .
Leslie says
So glad to have this recipe!
Luca says
Such a yummy dressing!
Lindsay Howerton-Hastings says
This is so yummy!
Amanda Scarlati says
So glad I can make this at home now! Thank you!
Swathi says
This copycat Texas roadhouse ranch looks delicious.
Angela says
Great recipe! I love ranch dressing from scratch.
Tyanne says
Homemade ranch is the best ranch!
Emily Flint says
I love ranch dressing and I can’t wait to make this!
Luke Ratford says
Fantastic salad dressing 🙂
anna says
My favourite dressing! Your version was delicious and easy to make!