Learn how to make 4 fresh, healthy, and easy salad dressings at home — Basic Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, Creamy Ranch, and Thousand Island. Say goodbye to store-bought bottles!
Introduction
Are you tired of paying high prices for salad dressings that sit in your fridge for months and are full of preservatives? Making homemade salad dressings is easier than you think, and the results are fresher, healthier, and far more flavorful than anything you’ll find in a bottle.
In this post, we’ll share 4 simple recipes:
- Basic Vinaigrette
- Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
- Creamy Ranch Dressing
- Homemade Thousand Island
These recipes are quick, customizable, and perfect for anyone who loves fresh salads, healthy bowls, or tasty dips.
Basic Vinaigrette
A simple, fresh vinaigrette for salads made with olive oil, vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tbsp vinegar white, red wine, or apple cider
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar or small bowl.
- Add olive oil and whisk or shake until emulsified.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Drizzle over salad or store in fridge up to 1 week.
Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
A sweet and tangy salad dressing made from olive oil, vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a jar or bowl.
- Add olive oil and whisk or shake until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Perfect for green salads, chicken, or as a dip.
Creamy Ranch Dressing
A homemade creamy ranch dressing made with mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, herbs, and buttermilk.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup buttermilk or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried dill
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise (or yogurt), buttermilk, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Store in fridge for up to 5 days.
Homemade Thousand Island Dressing
A tangy and creamy homemade Thousand Island dressing made from a creamy base, ketchup, and pickle relish.
Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy base see Creamy Ranch recipe
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp pickle relish
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce optional
Instructions
- Start with the creamy base.
- Add ketchup, pickle relish, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Stir until well combined.
- Perfect on salads, burgers, or as a dip.
- Store in fridge for up to 5 days.
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