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9 Easy Homemade Salad Dressings for Every Flavor Palette Recipe

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Discover nine easy and delicious salad dressing recipes ranging from classic ranch to creamy blue cheese, vinaigrettes, and unique flavors like Asian sesame and peanut-lime. These dressings are perfect to elevate your salads and meals with simple ingredients and straightforward preparation methods.

Ingredients

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Classic Ranch Salad Dressing

  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Homemade Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Classic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup olive oil

Roasted Garlic Dressing

  • 1 head garlic
  • Olive oil for drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Honey Poppy Seed Dressing

  • 2 teaspoons black poppy seeds
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup olive oil

Asian Sesame Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or other neutral oil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Peanut-Lime Dressing

  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Juice of one lime
  • 1 tablespoon rice or white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped peeled ginger
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Creamy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing

  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • Juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • Salt to taste
  • Hot sauce to taste

Instructions

  1. Classic Ranch Salad Dressing: Whisk together 1/3 cup buttermilk, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chives, 1 teaspoon dried dill weed, and 1/4 teaspoon each kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Substitute dried parsley and chives if fresh are unavailable. Perfect for dipping or topping salads with romaine or other leaf lettuces.
  2. Homemade Creamy Italian Salad Dressing: In a blender, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons each sour cream and olive oil, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 clove garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Blend until smooth, then stir in 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for freshness.
  3. Classic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing: Whisk 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper to taste. Slowly whisk in 1/3 cup olive oil until fully emulsified and smooth.
  4. Roasted Garlic Dressing: Slice the top off 1 head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast in a 400°F oven for approximately 35 minutes until tender. Let cool, then squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves. Blend the cloves with 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper to taste until creamy. This dressing also doubles as a flavorful chicken marinade or roasted vegetable topping.
  5. Honey Mustard Salad Dressing: Whisk 2 tablespoons each of honey, Dijon mustard, and white vinegar along with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil until well combined and smooth.
  6. Honey Poppy Seed Dressing: Whisk together 2 teaspoons black poppy seeds, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Slowly whisk in 1/3 cup olive oil to emulsify. This dressing pairs beautifully with fruity salads.
  7. Asian Sesame Dressing: Whisk 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1/3 cup vegetable or neutral oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, black pepper to taste, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder until smooth. Excellent for Asian-inspired noodle salads and chicken dishes.
  8. Peanut-Lime Dressing: Blend 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons water, juice of one lime, and 1 tablespoon each of rice or white vinegar, chopped peeled ginger, soy sauce, and honey in a blender until fully combined. This creamy dressing complements grain bowls and fish excellently.
  9. Creamy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing: Whisk 1/4 cup each buttermilk and sour cream with 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, the juice of 1/2 a lemon, and salt and hot sauce to taste. For a milder version, substitute feta cheese. This creamy dressing is ideal for salads and as a dip, especially for hot wings.

Notes

  • Fresh herbs can be substituted with dried herbs, reducing the quantity accordingly (usually 1 tablespoon dried equals 2 tablespoons fresh).
  • Roasting garlic softens its sharpness and adds a sweet, mellow flavor to the dressing.
  • Customize salt and pepper to your taste preferences in all dressings.
  • These dressings can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week in an airtight container.
  • Feel free to adjust the levels of vinegar, oil, or sweeteners to balance acidity and sweetness to your liking.
  • Blue cheese dressing can be substituted with feta for those preferring less pungency.

Keywords: salad dressing, ranch dressing, Italian dressing, vinaigrette, roasted garlic dressing, honey mustard dressing, poppy seed dressing, Asian sesame dressing, peanut lime dressing, blue cheese dressing

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