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Copycat Outback Salad and Ranch Dressing

A side salad with extra yummy homemade dressing and croutons is the perfect accent to a meal and great as a meal if topped with protein. Outback’s side salad is top notch delicious, and here’s how you can make one at home!

Ingredients

DRESSING:

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.4oz HVR Restaurant-Style Ranch Dressing
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

    • CROUTONS

  • 12oz loaf of bread
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 tsp Tony Chachere seasoning
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

    • SALAD

  • Lettuce: romaine, green leaf or iceberg
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Red onion, sliced
  • Cucumber, peeled and chunked
  • Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheese, freshly shredded

    • Recipe

    For the dressing, in a bowl, whisk together all ingredients until well-combined. For the croutons, preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut bread into bite sized squares and spread on a sheet pan. Bake 12-16 minutes or until the bread is slightly browned. Meanwhile, add butter to a small bowl. Using the back of a fork, push the butter against the sides of the bowl until smooth. Add seasoning and garlic and blend well. Transfer the toasted bread to a bowl, top with seasoned butter and gently stir and fold until all the croutons are coated well. Pour the croutons back onto the sheet pan and bake 6-8 minutes at 350°F. Remove from the oven and cool. Assemble salad ingredients as desired and top with dressing and croutons.

    Approximate Nutrition Information for 1 side salad with 2 tbsp dressing (made with light mayo): 210 calories, 17g fat, 8g carbs, 3.5 protein

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    This is the best homemade ranch I’ve tried. Tastes just like restaurant ranch!

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    YAYAY!!!! I’m so happy you made it and like it so much! It’s so good on so many foods! Thank you for the review and feedback 🙂

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    Copycat Outback Salad and Ranch Dressing

    by | Jan 3, 2022 | 2 comments

    Copycat Outback Salad and Ranch Dressing

    A side salad with extra yummy homemade dressing and croutons is the perfect accent to a meal and great as a meal if topped with protein. Outback’s side salad is top notch delicious, and here’s how you can make one at home!

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    10 months ago
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    This is the best homemade ranch I’ve tried. Tastes just like restaurant ranch!

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    Reply to  Jackie
    10 months ago

    YAYAY!!!! I’m so happy you made it and like it so much! It’s so good on so many foods! Thank you for the review and feedback 🙂

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