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You might be tempted to buy a fresh bottle of salad dressing the next time you run out, but these recipes make it so easy to whip up your favorite dressing at home. These delicious dressings and vinaigrettes use simple ingredients and take no more than 10 minutes to prepare, so they’re definitely worth making instead of buying. Recipes like our Lemon-Shallot Dressing and Vegan Ranch Dressing are so tasty, you’ll wonder why you ever settled for store-bought.
01of 18Lemon-Shallot DressingView RecipePhotography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely / Ali RameeThis quick dressing features lemon juice and shallots for a simple, bright flavor. A touch of honey balances the acidity and tartness of the lemon. Use in a pasta salad or over leafy greens.
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Lemon-Shallot Dressing
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Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely / Ali Ramee
This quick dressing features lemon juice and shallots for a simple, bright flavor. A touch of honey balances the acidity and tartness of the lemon. Use in a pasta salad or over leafy greens.
02of 18Citrus VinaigretteView RecipeThis versatile citrus salad dressing gets a touch of natural sweetness from orange juice, which balances the acidity of the lemon juice. Use it in coleslaw for a mayo-free dressing, or drizzle it over winter greens with dried fruit and nuts.
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Citrus Vinaigrette
This versatile citrus salad dressing gets a touch of natural sweetness from orange juice, which balances the acidity of the lemon juice. Use it in coleslaw for a mayo-free dressing, or drizzle it over winter greens with dried fruit and nuts.
03of 18Greek Salad DressingView RecipeThis simple Greek vinaigrette is so easy to make and so finger-licking good you’ll never want to go back to bottled dressing again! Drizzle it over classic Greek salad, a green salad or even use it as a marinade for grilled vegetables or chicken.
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Greek Salad Dressing
This simple Greek vinaigrette is so easy to make and so finger-licking good you’ll never want to go back to bottled dressing again! Drizzle it over classic Greek salad, a green salad or even use it as a marinade for grilled vegetables or chicken.
04of 18Lemon-Garlic VinaigretteView RecipeEva KolenkoWhile a 1-to-2 acid-to-oil ratio is common for vinaigrettes, shifting it to 1-to-1½ yields a dressing with a brighter flavor and fewer calories. That means for every ½ cup of acid, such as vinegar or lemon juice, use 3/4 cup of oil in this salad dressing recipe.
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Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
Eva Kolenko
While a 1-to-2 acid-to-oil ratio is common for vinaigrettes, shifting it to 1-to-1½ yields a dressing with a brighter flavor and fewer calories. That means for every ½ cup of acid, such as vinegar or lemon juice, use 3/4 cup of oil in this salad dressing recipe.
05of 18Vegan Ranch DressingView RecipeJennifer CauseyServe this creamy vegan ranch dressing alongside fresh or roasted veggies for dipping, as a spread for vegan sandwiches or as a salad dressing for hearty greens. It’s also great withVegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings.
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Vegan Ranch Dressing
Jennifer Causey
Serve this creamy vegan ranch dressing alongside fresh or roasted veggies for dipping, as a spread for vegan sandwiches or as a salad dressing for hearty greens. It’s also great withVegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings.
06of 18Creamy Lemon-Pepper DressingView RecipeSonia BozzoThis creamy lemon-pepper dressing is tangy and bright with a peppery bite! This dressing pairs well with greens or other veggie salads.
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Creamy Lemon-Pepper Dressing
Sonia Bozzo
This creamy lemon-pepper dressing is tangy and bright with a peppery bite! This dressing pairs well with greens or other veggie salads.
07of 18Caesar Salad DressingView RecipeDouble this Caesar salad dressing recipe to have extra on hand for tomorrow night’s salad.
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Caesar Salad Dressing
Double this Caesar salad dressing recipe to have extra on hand for tomorrow night’s salad.
08of 18Copycat Olive Garden Italian DressingView RecipeJacob FoxThis copycat Olive Garden Italian dressing tastes just like the original. Italian seasoning is the backbone of this easy dressing, while mayonnaise gives it body and a little creaminess. Enjoy it on a salad or as a quick and simple marinade for chicken.
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Copycat Olive Garden Italian Dressing
Jacob Fox
This copycat Olive Garden Italian dressing tastes just like the original. Italian seasoning is the backbone of this easy dressing, while mayonnaise gives it body and a little creaminess. Enjoy it on a salad or as a quick and simple marinade for chicken.
09of 18Meyer Lemon VinaigretteView RecipePhotography / Brie Passano, Styling / Sammy Mila / Holly RaibikisOnce you try this easy vinaigrette recipe, you’ll want to use it in every meal. Meyer lemon adds acidity, while the sweetness from the honey and the sharpness from the shallot counterbalance to create a bright, flavorful vinaigrette.
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Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Photography / Brie Passano, Styling / Sammy Mila / Holly Raibikis
Once you try this easy vinaigrette recipe, you’ll want to use it in every meal. Meyer lemon adds acidity, while the sweetness from the honey and the sharpness from the shallot counterbalance to create a bright, flavorful vinaigrette.
10of 18Honey-Mustard VinaigretteView RecipeHere is a great, all-purpose salad dressing. The pleasing pungency of Dijon mustard makes it a good match for slightly bitter greens, such as escarole, chicory, radicchio or Belgian endive. It also makes an irresistible dipping sauce for crunchy vegetables (especially fennel) and crusty whole-wheat bread.
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Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette
Here is a great, all-purpose salad dressing. The pleasing pungency of Dijon mustard makes it a good match for slightly bitter greens, such as escarole, chicory, radicchio or Belgian endive. It also makes an irresistible dipping sauce for crunchy vegetables (especially fennel) and crusty whole-wheat bread.
11of 18Tahini DressingView RecipeJason DonnellyTahini adds richness to this creamy dressing. Its nutty flavor will enliven any salad.
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Tahini Dressing
Jason Donnelly
Tahini adds richness to this creamy dressing. Its nutty flavor will enliven any salad.
12of 18Balsamic Berry VinaigretteView RecipeJason DonnellySweet balsamic vinegar combines with strawberry preserves and Greek yogurt to make this bold and fruity dressing, perfect for salads with sturdy greens like spinach and romaine.
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Balsamic Berry Vinaigrette
Sweet balsamic vinegar combines with strawberry preserves and Greek yogurt to make this bold and fruity dressing, perfect for salads with sturdy greens like spinach and romaine.
13of 18Peanut DressingView RecipeThis creamy peanut dressing is as versatile as it is flavorful. Use it to dress kale or noodle salads, to jazz up hearty grain bowls with roasted tofu or chicken, or as a dip for spring rolls or fresh vegetables. If you prefer a thinner dressing, whisk in more water a teaspoon at a time.
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Peanut Dressing
This creamy peanut dressing is as versatile as it is flavorful. Use it to dress kale or noodle salads, to jazz up hearty grain bowls with roasted tofu or chicken, or as a dip for spring rolls or fresh vegetables. If you prefer a thinner dressing, whisk in more water a teaspoon at a time.
14of 18Apple-Cider VinaigretteView RecipeJacob FoxThis light, garlicky apple-cider vinaigrette tastes great with all manner of greens: delicate greens, peppery greens like arugula and hardy greens like kale.
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Apple-Cider Vinaigrette
This light, garlicky apple-cider vinaigrette tastes great with all manner of greens: delicate greens, peppery greens like arugula and hardy greens like kale.
15of 18French DressingView Recipehttps://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/247808/french-dressing/attachment/7837367/.A homemade cousin of bottled French dressing.
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French Dressing
https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/247808/french-dressing/attachment/7837367/.
A homemade cousin of bottled French dressing.
16of 18Honey-Balsamic DressingView RecipeCrystal HughesThis sweet and tangy honey-balsamic dressing is perfect tossed with fresh greens. Try it on a salad that includes fresh or dried fruit or salty nuts or feta cheese for contrast.
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Honey-Balsamic Dressing
Crystal Hughes
This sweet and tangy honey-balsamic dressing is perfect tossed with fresh greens. Try it on a salad that includes fresh or dried fruit or salty nuts or feta cheese for contrast.
17of 18Creamy Buttermilk DressingView RecipeJen CauseyThis creamy buttermilk-herb dressing recipe is perfect tossed with mixed greens, as a dressing for cold pasta salads or as a dip for crunchy vegetables.
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Creamy Buttermilk Dressing
Jen Causey
This creamy buttermilk-herb dressing recipe is perfect tossed with mixed greens, as a dressing for cold pasta salads or as a dip for crunchy vegetables.
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Tomatillo Ranch Dressing
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