Learn How to Make Your Own Salad Dressing and Never Buy Another Bottle
Making your own salad dressing is fast, easy, and tasty.
Put down the bottle and pick up the whisk!
For a basic vinaigrette, start with three parts oil to one part vinegar, adjusting the ratio to taste. Season, then whisk until smooth or pour into a jar and shake.
Once you've got that down, customize with the ideas below so you can actually get excited to eat that big bowl of greens.
Tarragon Dijon
Oil: EVOO
Vinegar: apple cider vinegar
Mix-ins: lemon juice, honey, fresh tarragon, Dijon
Try it with: Kale & Collard Salad
Not-Your-Basic Balsamic
Oil: EVOO
Vinegar: balsamic vinegar
Mix-ins: anchovy paste, dried Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes
Try it with: Italian Three-Bean Salad
Pineapple Spice
Oil: canola oil
Vinegar: rice wine vinegar
Mix-ins: pineapple juice, ground allspice, fresh thyme
Try it with: Jerk-y Shrimp & Mango Pasta Salad