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4 Salad Dressing Recipes You Should Be Making, Not Buying

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On April 16, 2025
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4 Salad Dressing Recipes You Should Be Making, Not Buying

A good dressing can take your salad from basic to brilliant. And when you’re using a homemade dressing, it’s even better! These easy salad dressing recipes are so simple and full of flavor, meaning you’ll have a freshly made option to replace your store-bought favorites. Whether you opt for a citrus-based version like our Lemon-Shallot Dressing or our vibrant and fresh Herb Vinaigrette, these tasty salad dressings are worth making from scratch.

Lemon-Shallot Dressing

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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.

Herb Vinaigrette

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This fresh vinaigrette dressing is great tossed with mixed greens or as a dressing for cold pasta salads. With plenty of herbs and a hint of citrus to balance things out, it’s easily adapted to whatever ingredients you have on hand. 

Creamy Buttermilk Dressing

Jen Causey

This buttermilk-herb dressing is perfect tossed with mixed greens, as a dressing for cold pasta salads or as a dip for crunchy vegetables. It has the perfect amount of creaminess, and you’ll want to use it on everything. 

Citrus Vinaigrette

This citrus salad dressing gets a touch of natural sweetness from orange juice, which balances the acidity of the lemon juice. Use the vinaigrette in coleslaw for a mayo-free dressing, or drizzle it over winter greens with dried fruit and nuts. It’s a bright and refreshing option with plenty of versatility. 

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