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🥗 Babe’s Chicken Dinner House Salad Dressing Recipe (Copycat)

This Babe’s Chicken Dinner House Salad Dressing is creamy, slightly sweet, and perfectly tangy. It’s a classic Southern-style dressing that pairs beautifully with crisp iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded carrots — just like the restaurant version.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder

Method
 

  1. 1️⃣ Mix the baseIn a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and buttermilk until smooth.
  2. 2️⃣ Add flavor: Whisk in vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. 3️⃣ Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors blend.
  4. 4️⃣ Serve: Stir before serving and drizzle over a crisp house salad.

Notes

🥬 Best Salad Pairing (Babe’s Style)

  • Iceberg lettuce
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Shredded carrots
  • Croutons

🌟 Tips for Best Flavor

  • Adjust sugar for sweetness preference
  • Use full-fat mayo for an authentic taste
  • Thin with extra buttermilk if needed

Storage

  • Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days
  • Stir before each use

🔄 Easy Variations

  • Extra Tangy: Add 1 more tablespoon of vinegar
  • Peppery: Increase black pepper slightly
  • Herb Twist: Add a pinch of dried parsley or dill