πŸ₯— AMAZING Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes πŸ₯¬


Hi there Reader!

If you ever buy salad dressing, I'm here to tell you that you should definitely try making it yourself! I've been making my own amazing homemade salad dressings for years now, and there are several reasons reasons why:

  1. Store-bought dressing can be pretty expensive, so making it yourself is much more budget-friendly.
  2. Homemade dressings just taste better! And...
  3. They're all-natural. You control the ingredients, so there are no weird, icky additives!

As a bonus, most of these recipes are as simple as whisking the ingredients in a bowl, shaking them up in a jar, or whizzing them together in a mini food processor or blender. Talk about EASY! πŸ‘

So the next time you're looking to jazz up a glorious bed of greens, skip the bottled stuff. Try one of these amazing homemade salad dressings instead! πŸ₯— πŸ’š

​Greek Salad Dressing​
​This dressing is tangy, easy to make, and simply delicious drizzled over a salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, onions, and Feta...or use it as a marinade!

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​Homemade Ranch Dressing​

This fantastic ranch is all-natural, loaded with buttermilk and fresh herbs, simple to make, and SO good that you’ll never go back to store-bought again!

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​Avocado Dressing​
​This recipe is creamy, decadent-yet-healthy, and dairy-free. It's great on salads, as a dip, and so much more!

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​Balsamic Vinaigrette​

This classic homemade vinaigrette is silky smooth and tangy-sweet yet perfectly balanced, delectable when drizzled over salads, roasted veggies, or used as a marinade!

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​"Better than Olive Garden" Italian Dressing​
​This zippy, zesty recipe rivals the famous dressing from that ubiquitous Italian restaurant! πŸ˜‰

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​Poppy Seed Dressing​

Easy to make from scratch with Greek yogurt instead of mayo, this dressing turns out sweet and slightly tangy, perfect for green salads, coleslaw, drizzled over fresh tomatoes, or even as a marinade!

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​Creamy Italian Dressing​

This homemade dressing is a zesty, flavorful, and easy-to-make copycat of the popular store-bought variety. It's a tasty topping for a crisp green salad or stirred into your favorite pasta salad!

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​Cilantro Lime Dressing​
​This zesty Mexican vinaigrette β€” perfect for marinades and salads β€” features lime juice, fresh cilantro, and a touch of honey!

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​Creamy Feta Dressing​
​This creamy Mediterranean-inspired dressing is made with Greek yogurt, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh dill, making it a delicious complement to salads, tomatoes, cucumbers, and more!

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​Homemade French & Catalina Dressings​

You won't be able to get enough of this homemade, sweet-and-tangy salad dressing, in both French and Catalina varieties! Both of these dressings would be yummy on a simple dinner salad, but they're particularly tasty on taco salad or any salad with Tex-Mex flavors.

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​Lightened-Up Honey Mustard Dressing​
​This silky dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, lightened up with Greek yogurt!

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​Red Wine Vinaigrette​
​This simple, zesty, versatile salad dressing complements a variety of salads, veggies, and pasta salads, and it’s great as a marinade, too!

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​{Egg-Free} Caesar Dressing​
​Put together an amazing Caesar salad using this flavorful, egg-free dressing, topped off with garlicky homemade croutons and fresh shaved Parmesan!

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​Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette​
​This addictive vinaigrette is bursting with the flavors of ginger, garlic, sesame, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey!

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​Champagne Vinaigrette​
​This fresh, flavorful dressing is easy to make, complements a variety of salads, and even makes a tasty marinade!

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​White Balsamic Vinaigrette​
​This sweet, tangy, versatile dressing is quick and easy to make and delicious on a variety of salads and pasta salads!

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​Thousand Island Dressing​

It's quick and easy to make thick, creamy, zesty dressing using just a few basic ingredients. This recipe is perfect for jazzing up your favorite salads and sandwiches!

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​Raspberry Vinaigrette​
​This silky-smooth, sweet and tangy dressing can be made with fresh or frozen berries!

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​Chipotle Ranch​
​This creamy, zesty, homemade dressing has a spicy kick from chipotle, making it fabulous on salads or as a dipping sauce!

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​Blush Wine Vinaigrette​

This light, lovely, sweet-tart homemade dressing is delicious on fruit salads, green salads, and the perfect dressing for Strawberry Spinach Salad!

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​Ranch Dressing Mix​

And finally, this DIY mix is an easy, time-saving, dry ranch seasoning that's perfect for whipping up homemade salad dressing, dip, or flavoring other recipes!

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I can promise you this...give a few of these easy, scrumptious recipes a try and you'll be a homemade salad dressing convert in no time! πŸ€— πŸ™Œ

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