Learn How to Make Your Own Salad Dressing and Never Buy Another Bottle

    Making your own salad dressing is fast, easy, and tasty.
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    Basic Vinaigrette

    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

    kale collard salad with lemon dressing

    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

    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

    Jerk-y Shrimp & Mango Pasta Salad