Homemade Salad Dressings

Skip the bottled stuff and make these homemade salad dressings that are fresh, bright, and ready in minutes from pantry staples.

Throwing together a homemade salad dressing is a simple process, with the same general formula being followed each time: oil + vinegar + flavoring. Most ingredients needed for a basic vinaigrette should be available in a decently stocked pantry and can be made in a pinch!

Making your own healthy salad dressings at home is the best way to ensure that only the safest, most quality ingredients enter your body. DIY dressings come with complete control, which means you can make the best salad dressing that fits your diet. 

Why You'll Love these Homemade Salad Dressings

• Fresh Flavor, Fewer Additives: Real citrus, herbs, and spices, no mystery ingredients.
• Ready Fast: Most whisk up in 5 minutes or less.
• Budget-Friendly: Bigger flavor at a lower cost than store-bought.
• Endlessly Customizable: Tweak acid, sweet, and salt to nail your perfect balance.
• Multi-Use: Double as marinades, grain-bowl sauces, and sandwich spreads.

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Homemade Ranch Dressing

This easy Homemade Ranch Dressing recipe can be made in just 2 steps with simple ingredients. Way healthier and more cost effective than buying ranch dressing from the grocery store, you'll be wondering why you haven't been making your own ranch dressing this whole time.

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Homemade Caesar Dressing

This Homemade Caesar Dressing is creamy, tangy, and full of classic Caesar flavor, made without anchovies for a simpler, more approachable version.

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Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette is a quick and healthy homemade salad dressing that pairs well with a variety of different salads!

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Mango Remoulade

A delicious sauce for seafood, sandwiches, or salads- give your meal a yummy tropical twist. Only 5 Ingredients and 5 minutes to make.

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Citrus Vinaigrette

Citrus vinaigrette is a bright, tangy homemade dressing made with orange juice, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and fresh citrus zest.

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theveganlarder.com

Japanese Roasted Sesame Salad Dressing

This easy Japanese style Goma Dressing is one of my favorite salad dressings! It's just like the one you find in Japanese restaurants that makes you fight over the last of the salad bowl. 

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dailydish.co.uk

Creamy Pesto Salad Dressing

This creamy pesto salad dressing can be whizzed up in your food processor in 5 minutes flat. Use it on everything from salads to roasted veggies.

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theendlessmeal.com

Lemon Vinaigrette

Here's an easy-to-make lemon salad dressing that's bright and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. This versatile lemon vinaigrette is ready in just a few shakes!

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theblondcook.com

Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette

This bold, sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette is so easy to prepare and is perfect for salads or as a marinade. Ready in just 5 minutes!

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Greek Salad Dressing

My Healthy Greek Salad Dressing recipe is the perfect reason to stop buying bottled dressing.  This 5-minute, 5 ingredient recipe is the best healthy, low-fat, clean eating, and sugar-free salad dressing that pairs perfectly with any salad.

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herbsandflour.com

Raspberry Vinaigrette

This fresh Raspberry Vinaigrette is made with fresh raspberries and lime juice. This simple homemade recipe is easy and comes together in just 5 minutes!

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zardyplants.com

Strawberry Tahini Dressing

Super creamy Vegan Strawberry Tahini Dressing is a delicious 5 minute salad dressing that can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries, delicious anytime!

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streetsmartnutrition.com

Yuzu Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

This easy yuzu vinaigrette salad dressing recipe is simple to make and pairs well with all your summer salads and side dishes!

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More Homemade Recipes:

• Homemade Mayonnaise
• Ranch Seasoning
• Homemade Pickles
• Homemade Ketchup

Did You Make Any of These Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes?

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