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Panera BBQ Ranch Dressing in a bowl next to the Panera BBQ Chicken Salad

Panera BBQ Ranch Dressing

Meghan
Panera BBQ Ranch Dressing is a Panera Bread copycat made of a quick buttermilk ranch dressing mixed with homemade BBQ sauce. A delicious salad dressing to accompany the Panera BBQ Chicken Salad.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup (approx.)

Ingredients
  

For the Buttermilk Ranch Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup buttermilk (see note)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (regular or light)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (regular or light)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh dill)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

For the Apple Cider Vinegar BBQ Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients for the Buttermilk Ranch Dressing well.
  • Mix all ingredients for the BBQ Sauce well. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Combine 1/2 cup ranch dressing with 1/4 cup BBQ sauce. Mix well. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

Buttermilk substitute: mix 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar with 1/3 cup milk. Let sit 5 to 10 minutes
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Keyword condiment, gluten free, salads, vegetarian