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The Ultimate Guide to 10 Easy, Healthy Homemade Salad Dressings (Vinaigrettes and Creamy Options)

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Take command of your salad game with this collection of 10 easy, healthy homemade salad dressing recipes. You will find simple vinaigrettes and creamy options, all made with fresh ingredients to replace store-bought versions.

Ingredients

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  • For the Basic Vinaigrette: 3 parts Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 part Acid (Red Wine Vinegar, Apple Cider Vinegar, or Fresh Lemon Juice)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • For the Creamy Ranch Style: 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt (or sour cream for richness)
  • 1/4 cup Buttermilk (or milk)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Chives, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. To make the Basic Vinaigrette, combine the acid, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar.
  2. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the mixture emulsifies and thickens slightly. Alternatively, place all ingredients in a jar, seal the lid tightly, and shake vigorously until combined.
  3. Taste the vinaigrette and adjust salt, pepper, or acid as needed for your preference. This simple vinaigrette is ready for any green salad.
  4. To make the Creamy Ranch Style Dressing, combine the Greek yogurt, buttermilk, chives, dill, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl.
  5. Whisk until completely smooth. If the dressing is too thick, add buttermilk one teaspoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
  6. Season with salt and pepper. This creamy salad dressing is excellent for vegetable dips or kale salad.
  7. Store both dressings in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The vinaigrette will separate; simply shake or whisk before serving.

Notes

  • For a sweeter vinaigrette, add 1 teaspoon of maple syrup or honey to the mixture.
  • To create a restaurant-style Parmesan dressing, add 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce to the creamy base recipe.
  • If you want a quick citrus vinaigrette, substitute the vinegar in the basic recipe with fresh orange juice and lemon juice combined.

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