10 Salad Dressings to Stop Buying and Start Making (2024)

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1. Ranch: The classic, kid-friendly salad dressing and dip. This Ranch tastes just like that bottle from the commercials, where all the happy little children are munching away at their broccoli like an ice cream cone! Total Time: 5 minutes

• 3/4cupsour cream
• 1/4cupplain kefiror filmjolk, similar to kefir (Siggi’s brand), or whole milk
• 1/2lemonjuiced, or 1 lemon juiced (based on taste preference)
• 1tspdried parsley
• 1/2tspgarlic powder
• 1/4tsponion powder
• 1/2tspsaltto taste
• 1/4tspblack pepper

2. Classic Vinaigrette: This classic vinaigrette only requires a handful of ingredients which you probably already own. A vinaigrette is the perfect homemade dressing for a lighter spring salad. Total Time: 5 minutes

• 3TBvinegarsuch as: red wine, apple cider, white wine, balsamic, OR lemon juice
• 1/2cupextra virgin olive oilor avocado oil for a neutral tasting oil
• 1/2tspsaltto taste
• 1/8tspblack pepperto taste

3. Thousand Island: Perfect for salads and classic Reuben sandwiches; homemade Thousand Island dressing has a slightly sweet and creamy texture kids love. Total Time: 5 minutes

• 1cupwhole sour cream
• ¼cuporganic ketchup
• Juice of 1 lemonabout 2-3 TB
• 1- 1 ½TBraw honey
• ¼cupfinely chopped pickles
• 1tsponion powder
• ¼tspsea salt
• ⅛black pepper

4. French: This is another very kid-friendly dressing, and also makes a really great dressing for taco salads (like Catalina dressing). Total Time: 5 minutes

• ¾cuporganic olive oil
• ¼cuporganic white wine vinegar
• 1/3cuporganic ketchup
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 2-3TBraw honey
• 2tsponion powder
• 1tspdry mustard
• 1tspsmoked paprika
• 1tspsea salt
• 1/2 – 1tspblack pepper

5. Caesar: This dressing is fish-free but tastes just like your favorite Caesar from the restaurant without all the fuss! Total Time: 5 Minutes

• 1/4cupmayonnaise
• 2TBlemon juiceabout 1/2 a large lemon, juiced
• 1TBdijon mustard
• 1mediumgarlic cloveminced
• 1/4tspsalt
• 1/4tspblack pepper
• 1tspworcestershire sauce
• 1/3cupextra virgin olive oil
• 1/4cupgrated parmesan cheese

7. Fiesta Dressing: All of your favorite Mexican flavors in a jar- this dressing not only makes a great salad, but also tastes great with a sandwich/wrap spread, or drizzled over a taco salad. Total Time: 5 Minutes

• 1cupof your favorite salsawe getMateo’sat Costco
• ½avocado
• Juice of ½ lemon
• ⅓cupwhole sour cream
• 2tsptaco seasoning

8. Herbed Honey Mustard: This light honey mustard dressing features a flavor-packed star: fresh herbs. Herbed Honey Mustard is perfect for salads and marinating chicken. Total Time: 5 Minutes

• 1/2cupextra virgin olive oil
• 1/4cupchopped fresh herb leavessuch as: parsley, basil, dill, thyme or combination of herbs
• 1/4cupchopped fresh herb leavessuch as: parsley, basil, dill, thyme (or combination of herbs)
• 1/4cupwhite wine vinegar
• 1TBhoney
• 1TBdijon mustard
• 1tspshallotschopped

9. Creamy Herb Dressing: With inspiration from Marie Callender, this homemade dressing combines fresh herbs with tangy sour cream for a creamy salad dressing or vegetable dip. Total Time: 5 Minutes

• 1/2cupsour cream
• 1/4cupextra virgin olive oil
• 1/4cupchopped fresh herb leavessuch as: basil, parsley, dill, marjoram, or oregano
• 1TBwhite wine vinegar
• 1lemonjuiced
• 1garlic clovechopped
• 1/2green onionmainly the white part and some green, about 2-3 tablespoons

10. Lemon Tahini Dressing: A variation of a vinaigrette dressing, this is my go-to dressing with minimal effort required. Total Time: 5 Minutes

• 1/3cupextra virgin olive oil
• 1lemonjuiced
• 2TBtahini
• 1garlic cloveminced
• 1/4-1/2tspsaltto taste
• pinchpepperto taste