Food & Cooking Recipes Salad Recipes 26 of Our Tastiest Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes From creamy ranch to light vinaigrettes, these homemade salad dressings take minutes to make. By Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Published on June 26, 2024 Close Photo: Mikkel Vang A good dressing can elevate even the simplest salads into a crave-worthy dish. Whether you want to incorporate bold flavors or add a subtle finishing touch to the most complex assortment of greens, homemade salad dressing is a simple and tasty way to finish off a bowl of your favorite lettuce mix. Our most delicious salad dressing recipes are guaranteed to take your meal to the next level. 22 Lunch Salads for When You Crave Something Fresh, Easy, and Filling 01 of 26 Buttermilk-Herb Vinaigrette Ready in five minutes, this tangy buttermilk vinaigrette will brighten up any salad. Feel free to mix and match different herbs you have on hand. View Recipe 02 of 26 Blue Cheese Dressing Bryan Gardner This is the ultimate blue cheese dressing, ideal for iceberg wedges, Cobb salads, and fried finger food. Buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise make it creamy and delicious. View Recipe 03 of 26 Sesame-Soy Vinaigrette Bryan Gardner Create this easy vinaigrette, which features flavors of sesame and soy, to dress an Asian-inspired bowl of greens. View Recipe 04 of 26 Mustard and Herb Vinaigrette Bryan Gardner At its most basic, any vinaigrette is a balance of oil and acid—this recipe starts with extra-virgin olive oil and white wine vinegar. Dijon mustard, garlic, and a combination of herbs take it to the next level. View Recipe 05 of 26 Crème Fraiche and Lemon Vinaigrette Bryan Gardner Try this creamy vinaigrette when you want to add richness to a salad or a counterpoint to bitter greens. View Recipe 06 of 26 Beet Salad With Honey-Lavender Dressing Mikkel Vang Honey dressing gets a floral upgrade thanks to fresh lavender leaves. The flavor will perfectly complement earthy greens, like Swiss chard, and tangy greens, as seen in this beet salad. View Recipe 07 of 26 Sorrel Green-Goddess Dressing Paola + Murray Anchovies and sorrel add depth of flavor to a basic mayonnaise-based dressing. Creamy and herby, this condiment is the perfect partner for fresh greens, roasted vegetables, or grilled fish. View Recipe 08 of 26 Russian Dressing Homemade Russian Dressing. Diana Rattray Mayonnaise and buttermilk make this dressing rich and creamy, while ketchup and pickle relish give it a distinct flavor and color. This version also calls for Worcestershire sauce, adding a savory twist. View Recipe 09 of 26 Perfect Mustard Vinaigrette Christopher Baker Whisk champagne vinegar, Dijon, and olive oil to make the perfect vinaigrette for any homemade salad. This recipe is easily multiplied, so you can keep a jar of it in the refrigerator to top a salad whenever the mood strikes. View Recipe 10 of 26 Green Goddess Dressing Jonathan Lovekin Parsley, tarragon, basil, and scallion give this dressing its distinctive green hue, while anchovies give it depth. View Recipe 11 of 26 Martha's Favorite Vinaigrette Bryan Gardner White wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and extra-virgin olive oil combine to make a perfectly balanced all-purpose vinaigrette. View Recipe 12 of 26 Ranch Salad Dressing Petrina Tinslay Swap store-bought ranch dressing for this simple homemade version. Buttermilk and thyme give the mixture its trademark flavor, though you can use other herbs as well. View Recipe 13 of 26 Caesar Salad Dressing Romulo Yanes For an eggless take on traditional Caesar dressing, try this recipe. Anchovies and lemon juice give the condiment its iconic flavor while balancing each other out. View Recipe 14 of 26 Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Con Poulos Five ingredients are all it takes to make this honey-balsamic vinaigrette. Add a bit of extra honey for a sweeter iteration, or use maple syrup for a vegan-friendly riff. View Recipe 15 of 26 Avocado Cream Sauce Chris Simpson Avocado and sour cream come together in this extra-creamy sauce. To use it for salad, whisk the mixture with a bit of water to thin it out, then drizzle on your dish. View Recipe 16 of 26 French Dressing Paprika and ketchup are the defining flavors of this sweet-yet-tart dressing. Enjoy it on a shrimp salad or with sliced cucumbers and tomatoes. View Recipe 17 of 26 Pesto Yogurt Sauce Put leftover pesto to good use with this three-ingredient condiment. The recipe calls for yogurt, but you can substitute with mayonnaise or sour cream as well. View Recipe 18 of 26 Quick Lemon Vinaigrette A spoonful of sugar offsets the tartness of lemon juice and white wine vinegar in this easy vinaigrette. Try it on a salad of mixed greens with dried fruit and toasted nuts. View Recipe 19 of 26 Basic Vinaigrette Clive Streeter Four ingredients are all you need to make a basic vinaigrette. From there, customize the dressing by adding different herbs, vinegars, or blue cheese. View Recipe 20 of 26 Artichoke Salad With Warm Tomato Vinaigrette Gentl and Hyers In this recipe, tomatoes give texture and flavor to a plain vinaigrette. Be sure to use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best results. View Recipe 21 of 26 Blue Cheese Vinaigrette Blue cheese dials up the flavor in this white-wine vinaigrette. This is a great all-purpose dressing to keep on hand in the refrigerator for green salads, vegetable side dishes, fish, and more. View Recipe 22 of 26 Mustard-Mint Vinaigrette Chris Simpson Fresh mint and sugar balance the pungent notes of Dijon mustard in this 10-minute dressing recipe. It works great as a marinade or dipping sauce as well. View Recipe 23 of 26 Grilled Chicken With Mango and Mint-Lime Dressing Sidney Bensimon The mint-lime dressing in this chicken dish is refreshing and tart, making it the ultimate match for tropical ingredients. View Recipe 24 of 26 Vinaigrette in a Jar David M. Russell Skip the bowls and whisk and make a vinaigrette in a jar. Don't hesitate to customize your mixture by experimenting with oils and vinegars. View Recipe 25 of 26 Minty Yogurt Sauce Louise Hagger Refreshing and quick, this minty yogurt sauce will round out your next summer salad. View Recipe 26 of 26 Garden Salad With Herbs and Sour-Cherry Dressing Mikkel Vang It only takes 30 minutes to make the salad and dressing for this summer dish. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! 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