Description
Outback Steakhouse ranch dressing elevates salads with its creamy, tangy signature style. Home cooks can easily recreate this popular condiment using simple ingredients and minimal preparation time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 packet (28 grams) Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup (240 ml) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) black pepper
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) paprika
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) garlic powder
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) onion powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Base: Whisk mayonnaise and buttermilk in a medium bowl until smooth and silky, creating a creamy foundation for the ranch dressing.
- Season Thoroughly: Sprinkle dry ranch dressing mix into the creamy base, stirring to distribute the robust seasonings evenly and develop a rich flavor profile.
- Enhance Complexity: Incorporate black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional cayenne pepper, mixing carefully to ensure a harmonious blend of spices that creates depth and character.
- Develop Flavors: Transfer dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to marry and intensify their aromatic qualities, resulting in a more pronounced and sophisticated taste.
- Serve and Enjoy: Gently stir the chilled dressing to revive its creamy consistency, then drizzle over salads, use as a vibrant dipping sauce, or add a zesty touch to various culinary preparations.
Notes
- Whisk Thoroughly: Ensure complete integration of mayonnaise and buttermilk by whisking vigorously to prevent separation and achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
- Spice Balance: Adjust spice quantities to personal taste, starting with smaller amounts of cayenne and black pepper for controlled heat and flavor intensity.
- Chilling Crucial: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop and meld, transforming the dressing from simple to extraordinary.
- Storage Tip: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week, giving a quick stir before each use to maintain consistent flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg