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A good dressing can elevate even the simplest salads into a crave-worthy dish. Whether you want to incorporate bold flavors or add a subtle finishing touch to the most complex assortment of greens, homemade salad dressing is a simple and tasty way to finish off a bowl of your favorite lettuce mix. Our most delicious salad dressing recipes are guaranteed to take your meal to the next level.
Buttermilk-Herb Vinaigrette
Ready in five minutes, this tangy buttermilk vinaigrette will brighten up any salad. Feel free to mix and match different herbs you have on hand.
Blue Cheese Dressing
This is the ultimate blue cheese dressing, ideal for iceberg wedges, Cobb salads, and fried finger food. Buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise make it creamy and delicious.
Sesame-Soy Vinaigrette
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Create this easy vinaigrette, which features flavors of sesame and soy, to dress an Asian-inspired bowl of greens.
Mustard and Herb Vinaigrette
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At its most basic, any vinaigrette is a balance of oil and acid—this recipe starts with extra-virgin olive oil and white wine vinegar. Dijon mustard, garlic, and a combination of herbs take it to the next level.
Crème Fraiche and Lemon Vinaigrette
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Try this creamy vinaigrette when you want to add richness to a salad or a counterpoint to bitter greens.
Beet Salad With Honey-Lavender Dressing
Honey dressing gets a floral upgrade thanks to fresh lavender leaves. The flavor will perfectly complement earthy greens, like Swiss chard, and tangy greens, as seen in this beet salad.
Sorrel Green-Goddess Dressing
Anchovies and sorrel add depth of flavor to a basic mayonnaise-based dressing. Creamy and herby, this condiment is the perfect partner for fresh greens, roasted vegetables, or grilled fish.
Russian Dressing
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Mayonnaise and buttermilk make this dressing rich and creamy, while ketchup and pickle relish give it a distinct flavor and color. This version also calls for Worcestershire sauce, adding a savory twist.
Perfect Mustard Vinaigrette
Christopher Baker
Whisk champagne vinegar, Dijon, and olive oil to make the perfect vinaigrette for any homemade salad. This recipe is easily multiplied, so you can keep a jar of it in the refrigerator to top a salad whenever the mood strikes.
Green Goddess Dressing
Parsley, tarragon, basil, and scallion give this dressing its distinctive green hue, while anchovies give it depth.
Martha's Favorite Vinaigrette
White wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and extra-virgin olive oil combine to make a perfectly balanced all-purpose vinaigrette.
Ranch Salad Dressing
Swap store-bought ranch dressing for this simple homemade version. Buttermilk and thyme give the mixture its trademark flavor, though you can use other herbs as well.
Caesar Salad Dressing
For an eggless take on traditional Caesar dressing, try this recipe. Anchovies and lemon juice give the condiment its iconic flavor while balancing each other out.
Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Five ingredients are all it takes to make this honey-balsamic vinaigrette. Add a bit of extra honey for a sweeter iteration, or use maple syrup for a vegan-friendly riff.
Avocado Cream Sauce
Avocado and sour cream come together in this extra-creamy sauce. To use it for salad, whisk the mixture with a bit of water to thin it out, then drizzle on your dish.
French Dressing
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Paprika and ketchup are the defining flavors of this sweet-yet-tart dressing. Enjoy it on a shrimp salad or with sliced cucumbers and tomatoes.
Pesto Yogurt Sauce
Put leftover pesto to good use with this three-ingredient condiment. The recipe calls for yogurt, but you can substitute with mayonnaise or sour cream as well.
Quick Lemon Vinaigrette
A spoonful of sugar offsets the tartness of lemon juice and white wine vinegar in this easy vinaigrette. Try it on a salad of mixed greens with dried fruit and toasted nuts.
Basic Vinaigrette
Clive Streeter
Four ingredients are all you need to make a basic vinaigrette. From there, customize the dressing by adding different herbs, vinegars, or blue cheese.
Artichoke Salad With Warm Tomato Vinaigrette
In this recipe, tomatoes give texture and flavor to a plain vinaigrette. Be sure to use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best results.
Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
Blue cheese dials up the flavor in this white-wine vinaigrette. This is a great all-purpose dressing to keep on hand in the refrigerator for green salads, vegetable side dishes, fish, and more.
Mustard-Mint Vinaigrette
Fresh mint and sugar balance the pungent notes of Dijon mustard in this 10-minute dressing recipe. It works great as a marinade or dipping sauce as well.
Grilled Chicken With Mango and Mint-Lime Dressing
The mint-lime dressing in this chicken dish is refreshing and tart, making it the ultimate match for tropical ingredients.
Vinaigrette in a Jar
Skip the bowls and whisk and make a vinaigrette in a jar. Don't hesitate to customize your mixture by experimenting with oils and vinegars.
Minty Yogurt Sauce
Refreshing and quick, this minty yogurt sauce will round out your next summer salad.
Garden Salad With Herbs and Sour-Cherry Dressing
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It only takes 30 minutes to make the salad and dressing for this summer dish.
