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We pack every drop of these salad dressings with flavor. Whether they’re herbaceous, fruity or savory, they’ll add something special to your next meal. Use these vinaigrettes to level up your tofu, chicken, seafood, steak or veggies. You could even double the recipe for a side salad dressing that perfectly complements your main dish. Pair up our Homemade Vinaigrette with Sesame & Ginger and chicken thighs for the beginning of a delicious stir-fry, or try our Grilled Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette on your favorite roasted veggies for an easy side dish.
01of 31Lemon-Garlic VinaigretteView RecipeEva KolenkoWhile a 1-to-2 acid-to-oil ratio is common for vinaigrette, 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. Here’s a good all-purpose take on the formula.
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Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
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Eva Kolenko
While a 1-to-2 acid-to-oil ratio is common for vinaigrette, 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. Here’s a good all-purpose take on the formula.
02of 31Lemon-Herb VinaigretteView RecipeJason DonnellyPick your favorite herb (or two!) to feature in this easy lemon-herb vinaigrette that’s perfect tossed with grilled veggies.
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Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
Jason Donnelly
Pick your favorite herb (or two!) to feature in this easy lemon-herb vinaigrette that’s perfect tossed with grilled veggies.
03of 31Meyer 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.
04of 31Basil VinaigretteView RecipeDrizzle this basil salad dressing over sliced tomatoes or cooked green beans. Or toss it into a grain salad for a pop of fresh summertime flavor.
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Basil Vinaigrette
Drizzle this basil salad dressing over sliced tomatoes or cooked green beans. Or toss it into a grain salad for a pop of fresh summertime flavor.
05of 31Citrus 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.
06of 31Lemon-Basil VinaigretteView RecipeJason DonnellyThis lemony dressing gets a refreshing herbal lift with chopped fresh basil. Serve it with ripe summer tomatoes for an easy side salad.
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Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
This lemony dressing gets a refreshing herbal lift with chopped fresh basil. Serve it with ripe summer tomatoes for an easy side salad.
07of 31Grilled Lemon-Herb VinaigretteView RecipeJason DonnellyThis easy lemon-herb vinaigrette pairs nicely with grilled meat and veggies alike. Mix and match your favorite herbs to adjust the flavor to fit your meal. Grilling the lemon before juicing it brings out the fruit’s sweetness and concentrates its flavors. But if you’re not already planning to fire up the grill, this dressing is just as good with plain lemon juice.
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Grilled Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
This easy lemon-herb vinaigrette pairs nicely with grilled meat and veggies alike. Mix and match your favorite herbs to adjust the flavor to fit your meal. Grilling the lemon before juicing it brings out the fruit’s sweetness and concentrates its flavors. But if you’re not already planning to fire up the grill, this dressing is just as good with plain lemon juice.
08of 31Overripe Citrus VinaigretteOrange and lime combine with Dijon mustard and garlic to make a quick, easy vinaigrette that’s as tasty on freshly cooked vegetables as it is on salad.
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Overripe Citrus Vinaigrette
Orange and lime combine with Dijon mustard and garlic to make a quick, easy vinaigrette that’s as tasty on freshly cooked vegetables as it is on salad.
09of 31Homemade Vinaigrette with Sesame & GingerView RecipeA little honey adds a touch of sweetness to this easy homemade salad dressing. This healthy dressing would be wonderful on a chopped chicken and cabbage salad.
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Homemade Vinaigrette with Sesame & Ginger
A little honey adds a touch of sweetness to this easy homemade salad dressing. This healthy dressing would be wonderful on a chopped chicken and cabbage salad.
10of 31Honey-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 31Honey-Lime VinaigretteUse this healthy salad dressing to dress mixed greens or as a marinade for grilled chicken, shrimp or tofu.
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Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
Use this healthy salad dressing to dress mixed greens or as a marinade for grilled chicken, shrimp or tofu.
12of 31Garlic-Dijon VinaigretteView RecipeThis garlicky mustard vinaigrette is great to have in your repertoire as it goes with almost anything. The recipe makes plenty so you can fix it once and then have it on hand for several days. The garlic is delicious but bold here; use fewer cloves if you want to tone it down.
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Garlic-Dijon Vinaigrette
This garlicky mustard vinaigrette is great to have in your repertoire as it goes with almost anything. The recipe makes plenty so you can fix it once and then have it on hand for several days. The garlic is delicious but bold here; use fewer cloves if you want to tone it down.
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Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette
14of 31Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette with ShallotsView RecipeThis healthy homemade salad dressing has just the right amount of sweetness without being cloying. Try it on a salad with fresh strawberries and spinach or arugula.
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Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette with Shallots
This healthy homemade salad dressing has just the right amount of sweetness without being cloying. Try it on a salad with fresh strawberries and spinach or arugula.
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Citrus-Lime Vinaigrette
16of 31Herb VinaigretteView RecipeThis fresh herb vinaigrette dressing recipe is great tossed with mixed greens or as a dressing for cold pasta salads. To make a vegetarian version, swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth.
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Herb Vinaigrette
This fresh herb vinaigrette dressing recipe is great tossed with mixed greens or as a dressing for cold pasta salads. To make a vegetarian version, swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth.
17of 31Parsley-Lemon VinaigretteView RecipeParsley has a lovely grassy flavor–but feel free to use any herb, such as cilantro, rosemary, basil or dill, in this healthy salad dressing.
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Parsley-Lemon Vinaigrette
Parsley has a lovely grassy flavor–but feel free to use any herb, such as cilantro, rosemary, basil or dill, in this healthy salad dressing.
18of 31Spicy Mediterranean VinaigretteSweet raisins, honey and carrot juice balance the heat of crushed red pepper in this brightly colored vinaigrette.
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Spicy Mediterranean Vinaigrette
Sweet raisins, honey and carrot juice balance the heat of crushed red pepper in this brightly colored vinaigrette.
19of 31Garlic-Oregano VinaigretteView RecipeTo get the most flavor out of this easy vinaigrette dressing recipe, dried oregano is rubbed between your fingers and toasted before being whisked with the remaining ingredients.
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Garlic-Oregano Vinaigrette
To get the most flavor out of this easy vinaigrette dressing recipe, dried oregano is rubbed between your fingers and toasted before being whisked with the remaining ingredients.
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Coriander Vinaigrette
21of 31Peanut & Fresh Mint VinaigretteBe sure to use unrefined peanut oil in this healthy salad dressing–it has a cleaner, smoother taste. Drizzle this vinaigrette on Vietnamese spring rolls or toss it with rice noodles, veggies and shrimp for a tasty noodle salad.
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Peanut & Fresh Mint Vinaigrette
Be sure to use unrefined peanut oil in this healthy salad dressing–it has a cleaner, smoother taste. Drizzle this vinaigrette on Vietnamese spring rolls or toss it with rice noodles, veggies and shrimp for a tasty noodle salad.
22of 31Classic Dijon VinaigretteView RecipeThis is the ultimate classic red-wine vinaigrette. Be sure to use the best olive oil you have!
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Classic Dijon Vinaigrette
This is the ultimate classic red-wine vinaigrette. Be sure to use the best olive oil you have!
23of 31Cumin Lime VinaigretteTry this zippy healthy homemade salad dressing on a steak salad with corn and tomatoes.
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Cumin Lime Vinaigrette
Try this zippy healthy homemade salad dressing on a steak salad with corn and tomatoes.
24of 31Sherry-Shallot VinaigretteView RecipeDo you always make red-wine vinaigrette? Shake up your routine and try sherry vinegar instead. It’s made from Spanish sherry and, therefore, has notes of almonds and caramel without a hint of sweetness.
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Sherry-Shallot Vinaigrette
Do you always make red-wine vinaigrette? Shake up your routine and try sherry vinegar instead. It’s made from Spanish sherry and, therefore, has notes of almonds and caramel without a hint of sweetness.
25of 31Fennel Dill VinaigretteYou can use fresh dill or fennel fronds to make this healthy salad dressing. Serve it over a salad with shaved or sliced fennel for a super-fennel experience. It would also be wonderful with a simple tomato and cucumber salad.
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Fennel Dill Vinaigrette
You can use fresh dill or fennel fronds to make this healthy salad dressing. Serve it over a salad with shaved or sliced fennel for a super-fennel experience. It would also be wonderful with a simple tomato and cucumber salad.
26of 31Sesame-Cider VinaigretteView RecipeChinese mustard has a bit of kick, so if spice isn’t your thing, use Dijon instead. Try this healthy salad dressing over your favorite greens or as a marinade for shrimp.
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Sesame-Cider Vinaigrette
Chinese mustard has a bit of kick, so if spice isn’t your thing, use Dijon instead. Try this healthy salad dressing over your favorite greens or as a marinade for shrimp.
27of 31Mint VinaigretteView RecipeThis brightly flavored lemon-mint vinaigrette recipe is an ideal dressing for mixed green salads or grain salads, such a quinoa or freekah, topped with fresh fruit.
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Mint Vinaigrette
This brightly flavored lemon-mint vinaigrette recipe is an ideal dressing for mixed green salads or grain salads, such a quinoa or freekah, topped with fresh fruit.
28of 31Maple-Mustard VinaigretteView RecipeWalnut oil is worth seeking out for this tasty dressing; store leftover oil in the refrigerator.
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Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette
Walnut oil is worth seeking out for this tasty dressing; store leftover oil in the refrigerator.
29of 31Orange-Balsamic VinaigretteRamps, wild onions that pop up in the spring, give this dressing both onion and garlic flavor. Use this healthy salad dressing to marinate flank steak or on a green salad with shrimp.
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Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ramps, wild onions that pop up in the spring, give this dressing both onion and garlic flavor. Use this healthy salad dressing to marinate flank steak or on a green salad with shrimp.
30of 31Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette with LemonView RecipeA healthy, tasty homemade salad dressing is as simple as shaking a few ingredients in a jar.
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Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette with Lemon
A healthy, tasty homemade salad dressing is as simple as shaking a few ingredients in a jar.
31of 31Ginger-Sesame VinaigretteView RecipeThis versatile vinaigrette combines sesame oil, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, and green onions for a quick and easy salad dressing. Serve over torn romaine lettuce.
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Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette
This versatile vinaigrette combines sesame oil, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, and green onions for a quick and easy salad dressing. Serve over torn romaine lettuce.
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