Copycat of Milani's Buccaneer Salad Dressing

Recreate the beloved flavors of Milani’s iconic Buccaneer Salad Dressing with this quick and easy copycat recipe that brings bold, tangy, and slightly sweet notes right to your kitchen. Combining olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard with a savory blend of soy sauce, Worcestershire, and minced garlic, this dressing achieves the perfect balance of zesty and umami-rich flavors. With just 10 minutes of prep time, the emulsified, creamy texture enhances everything from crisp salad greens to roasted vegetables, or even works as a marinade for your favorite proteins. Whisk up this homemade classic and elevate your salads with the authentic taste of Milani’s famed dressing—fresh, flavorful, and irresistibly satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Whisk the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.

Step 3

Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking to emulsify the dressing. This will create a creamy texture that blends the oil and vinegar seamlessly.

Step 4

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or honey to suit your preference.

Step 5

Transfer the dressing to a glass jar or bottle with a tightly fitting lid for storage.

Step 6

Shake well before using. Drizzle over your salad or use as a marinade for vegetables or protein.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(255.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1198.3

Total Fat 115.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1586.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g	0%
Total Sugars 35.1g
Protein 2.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 28.9mg	0%
Iron 1.7mg	0%
Potassium 191.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 86.5%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 12.8%