This Copycat Bob Evans Colonial Dressing Recipe is a delicious copycat recipe and could even make for a great homemade version to replicate your favorite restaurant dressing. Its sweet and sour taste with creamy texture will be loved by everyone at home!
If you love Bob Evans’ Colonial Dressing, you’re not alone.
This sweet-and-tangy, creamy dressing has been a favorite for years, and is good over salads and slaws or as a dip.
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Balanced Sweet Tangy Creaminess – It’s got everything you could possibly want in terms of flavor.
- Made With Simple Ingredients – Contains nothing artificial, full of fat free goodness.
- Versatile – Excellent on salads, coleslaw or as a dip and marinade for chicken.
- Simple to Use – User friendly step by step recipe is great for beginners.
- Adaptable – You can adjust sweetness, tang, or creaminess to taste.
Bob Evans Colonial Dressing Ingredients
- Water – As a base to combine dressing smoothly over salad.
- Cornstarch- Thickens the dressing for a creamy texture.
- Cider Vinegar – Contributes a tangy, zesty note to counter-balance sweetness.
- Sugar – Sweetens the dressing for that classic Bob Evans flavor.
- Onion Powder – Imparts light savory to enhance overall dressing profile.
- Salt – Key seasoning that brings out all other flavors.
- Butter or Margarine – Adds richness and smooth creaminess to dressing.
- Black Pepper – Adds a mild spiciness.
- Celery Salt – For that classic, slightly herbal flavor for authentic taste.
- Celery Seeds – Gives a mild crunch to the dressing
How To Make Copycat Bob Evans Colonial Dressing Recipe
Step One: Whisk together the water and cornstarch in a large blender. Purée on high for roughly 1 minute, or until smooth.
Step Two: Pour the pureed mixture into a 2½ quart saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring all the time. Slowly stir in the cider vinegar, sugar, onion powder, salt, butter (or margarine), black pepper, celery salt and celery seed. Stir well after each addition.
Step Three: Cook and stir until it thickens and becomes smooth. Take off the heat and let the dressing cool to room temperature. Cool and then refrigerate in an airtight container. The dressing will keep in the fridge for 6 weeks.
Bob Evans Colonial Dressing Recipe Tips
- Stir Throughout Cooking – You do not want lumps, but you want creamy.
- Sweeten To Your Sweet Spot – Use more or less sugar to sweeten to your own tastes.
- Fresh Is Best – Fresh butter and spices always make for the most authentic flavor.
- Allow to Cool Completely Before Storing – Allowing the dressings to cool will help thicken and develop full flavor.
- Store in Airtight Container – Dressing stays fresh in refrigerator for 6 weeks.
- Vinegar Experiment – Use white, or apple cider vinegar for slight variations in flavor.
- Pairs with Your Favorites – Awesome on salads, slaws, veggies or as a dip.
Storing Instructions
Store the Colonial Dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to six weeks.
Copycat Bob Evans Colonial Dressing Recipe Faqs
How does Bob Evans Colonial Dressing taste? It’s sweet, tangy and creamy with notes of celery and onion — ideal for salads, slaws or as a dip.
Can I prepare this dressing in advance? Yes! Smother this salad in my dressing and let it chill out in the fridge overnight. It is even tastier the next day. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to six weeks.
Can I make it more or less sweet, tangy? Absolutely. Adjust sugar for sweetness, or a drizzle of extra vinegar to taste.
Can I use another vinegar? Yes. Apple cider vinegar is traditional, but white can work as well if you want a tangier flavor.
Is this dressing gluten-free? Yes, as long as you also use cornstarch and other ingredients that are gluten-free.
Can I serve this dressing up as a dip (or marinade)? Yes! And it’s versatile: Perfect for fresh veggies, a salad dressing and even as a marinade for grilled chicken.
What is the best way to store remaining dressing? Store airtight in the refrigerator. If separated, shake or stir well before using.
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Copycat Bob Evans Colonial Dressing Recipe
Description
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 1/8 cup Cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Cider Vinegar
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Butter , or Margarine
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Celery Salt
- 1 tablespoon Celery Seeds
Instructions
- Combine the 1 cup Water and 1/8 cup Cornstarch in a blender. Purée on high until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Pour the purée into a 2½-quart saucepan. Cook over medium high heat, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the 1/2 cup Cider Vinegar , 1 cup Sugar , 1 teaspoon Onion Powder , 1 teaspoon Salt , 1/4 cup Butter or margarine, 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper , 1 teaspoon Celery Salt and 1 tablespoon Celery Seeds . Stir well after each addition.
- Keep stirring and cooking until the mixture is thick and shiny.
- Take off heat and allow to cool completely. Cool and then place in a well sealed jar in the refrigerate. The dressing will keep for up to 6 weeks in the refrigerator.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Whisk
Nutrition
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