The best way to make salad taste fresh and delicious? Homemade salad dressing recipes! Salad dressing made at home has incredible rich flavor, and none of the preservatives or additives of purchased bottles. It’s easy to whip up in a flash: many recipes have just a few ingredients! We’re two cookbook authors and professional recipe developers who promise you: these dressing recipes will transform your greens—forever. Here are the most popular types of salad dressing, from creamy Caesar to zingy vinaigrettes. Looking for healthy recipes? Try our Top Healthy Salad Dressings.
And now…the top salad dressing recipes to try!
More homemade dressings
Didn’t find what you’re looking for? We’ve got a few more salad dressing ideas that are great for specific seasons and applications. Got pesto on hand, or pomegranate juice? Need a dressing for your taco salad? Here are a few go-to ideas: Use on: Strawberry Salad, Goat Cheese Arugula Salad, or Perfect Spinach Salad Use on: Perfect Caesar Salad or Grilled Caesar Salad Use on: Best Tossed Salad Use on: Spring Mix Salad Use on: Favorite Chopped Salad or Perfect Italian Salad Use on: Easy Mexican Salad Use on: Brussels Sprout Salad, Carrot Salad or Asparagus Salad Use on: Nicoise Salad Use on: Spinach Apple Salad, Arugula Beet Salad, or Sweet Potato Salad Use on: Easy Grain Bowl or Mediterranean Couscous Bowls Use on: Fennel Orange Salad or Arugula Beet Salad Use on: Classic Wedge Salad or Radish & Gorgonzola Salad Use on: Butternut Squash Salad Use on: Mexican Chopped Salad or Quick Burrito Bowl Use on: Simple Spring Mix Salad Use on: Fennel Orange Salad or Italian Salad Use on: Pomegranate Salad or Goat Cheese Arugula Salad Use on: Greek Salad Use on: Classic Wedge Salad Use on: Perfect Spinach Salad or Kale Salad Use on: Apple Salad Use on: Tossed Salad Use on: Strawberry Spinach Salad Use on: Tomato Basil Salad or Italian Salad Use on: Smoked Salmon Salad Use on: Simple Spring Mix Salad Use on: Grilled shrimp salad
Salsa Dressing or Salsa Ranch Dressing Pomegranate Vinaigrette Easy Lime Vinaigrette Creamy Balsamic Dressing Taco Salad Dressing Creamy Pesto Salad Dressing Homemade Salad Dressing
More great salads
These salad dressing recipes are fantastic on salads of all kinds! We’ve got lots of salad inspiration for you to choose from. Here are some top salad recipes: 5 from 2 reviews
2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey) ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons olive oil
For the Italian dressing
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon sugar 1 small garlic clove, minced (about ¼ teaspoon) or ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon each dried oregano, dried thyme, and dried basil ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons olive oil
For the Caesar dressing
1 medium clove garlic ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated 2 tablespoons lemon juice (1/2 lemon) ¼ cup mayonnaise ½ cup Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional but recommended) 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon each kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
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