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23 Salad Dressings & Vinaigrettes You'll Want to Make All Summer Long

June 22, 2021
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Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
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Looking for a new way to dress your salads this summer? These creamy dressings and bright vinaigrettes are the perfect way to add citrus, herbs, garlic and more to your go-to salad components. Recipes like Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette and Vegan Ranch Dressing pack a punch of flavor in every bite.

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Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
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While a 1-to-2 acid-to-oil ratio is common for vinaigrette, shifting it to 1-to-1½ yields a dressing with a brighter flavor and fewer calories. That means for every ½ cup of acid, such as vinegar or lemon juice, use 3/4 cup of oil. Here's a good all-purpose take on the formula.

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Cucumber Herb Vinaigrette

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As the base of this herb-spiked dressing, pureed cucumber provides a mellow grassy flavor and a luxurious texture. Pureeing vegetables into a salad dressing is a great way to give it body (and to sneak in more low-cal vegetables). Experiment with tomatoes, arugula and/or roasted garlic to create your own dressing magic.

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Creamy Roasted Garlic Dressing

Roasted Garlic Dressing
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Made with mellow roasted garlic and chicken broth, this creamy dressing is perfect with a simple salad of romaine lettuce and red onion rings or with a main-dish salad.

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Tahini Dressing

Tahini Dressing
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Tahini adds richness to this creamy dressing. Its nutty flavor will enliven any salad.

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Mint Vinaigrette

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This brightly flavored lemon-mint vinaigrette recipe is an ideal dressing for mixed green salads or grain salads, such a quinoa or freekah, topped with fresh fruit.

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Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

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Orange juice and cilantro yield a tangy dressing that you'll want to have on hand.

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Vegan Ranch Dressing

Vegan Ranch Dressing
Credit: Jennifer Causey
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Serve this creamy vegan ranch dressing alongside fresh or roasted veggies for dipping, as a spread for vegan sandwiches or as a salad dressing for hearty greens. It's also great with Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings.

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Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
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Pick your favorite herb (or two!) to feature in this easy lemon-herb vinaigrette that's perfect tossed with grilled veggies.

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Balsamic Berry Vinaigrette

Balsamic Berry Vinaigrette
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Sweet balsamic vinegar combines with strawberry preserves and Greek yogurt to make this bold and fruity dressing, perfect for salads with sturdy greens like spinach and romaine.

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Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette

Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
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This lemony dressing gets a refreshing herbal lift with chopped fresh basil. Serve it with ripe summer tomatoes for an easy side salad.

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Easy Lemon Feta Vinaigrette

Easy Lemon Feta Vinaigrette
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Pucker up with this easy lemon vinaigrette with salty feta cheese and a dash of honey. Serve over simple mixed greens or on a dinner salad with chickpeas or chicken.

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Grilled Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

Grilled Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
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This easy lemon-herb vinaigrette pairs nicely with grilled meat and veggies alike. Mix and match your favorite herbs to adjust the flavor to fit your meal. Grilling the lemon before juicing it brings out the fruit's sweetness and concentrates its flavors. But if you're not already planning to fire up the grill, this dressing is just as good with plain lemon juice.

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Citrus Vinaigrette

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This versatile citrus salad dressing gets a touch of natural sweetness from orange juice, which balances the acidity of the lemon juice. Use it in coleslaw for a mayo-free dressing, or drizzle it over winter greens with dried fruit and nuts.

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Basil Vinaigrette

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Drizzle this basil salad dressing over sliced tomatoes or cooked green beans. Or toss it into a grain salad for a pop of fresh summertime flavor.

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Olive Orange Vinaigrette

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Minced olives add a briny flavor to this healthy homemade salad dressing. The dressing keeps for several days in the fridge, so make a big batch to use on your favorite dinner salads and side salads. Try it on a salad with sliced red onion and fresh oranges.

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Parsley-Lemon Vinaigrette

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Parsley has a lovely grassy flavor--but feel free to use any herb, such as cilantro, rosemary, basil or dill, in this healthy salad dressing.

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Herb Vinaigrette

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This fresh herb vinaigrette dressing recipe is great tossed with mixed greens or as a dressing for cold pasta salads. To make a vegetarian version, swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth.

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Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette

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Here is a great, all-purpose salad dressing. The pleasing pungency of Dijon mustard makes it a good match for slightly bitter greens, such as escarole, chicory, radicchio or Belgian endive. It also makes an irresistible dipping sauce for crunchy vegetables (especially fennel) and crusty whole-wheat bread.

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Classic Dijon Vinaigrette

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This is the ultimate classic red-wine vinaigrette. Be sure to use the best olive oil you have!

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All-Purpose Vinaigrette

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Use this vinaigrette to dress any combination of mixed greens. Recipe by Nancy Baggett for EatingWell.

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Citrus-Lime Vinaigrette

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Tangy and spicy, this citrus-lime vinaigrette with orange juice, jalapeno pepper, and fresh cilantro is perfect tossed with baby arugula.

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Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette

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This roasted red pepper vinaigrette recipe has a Spanish zing with the addition of sherry vinegar and smoked paprika. Purchased jarred roasted red peppers make this salad dressing recipe quick, or you can make it extra-special by roasting your own red peppers.

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Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette with Lemon

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A healthy, tasty homemade salad dressing is as simple as shaking a few ingredients in a jar.

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    1 of 23 Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
    2 of 23 Cucumber Herb Vinaigrette
    3 of 23 Creamy Roasted Garlic Dressing
    4 of 23 Tahini Dressing
    5 of 23 Mint Vinaigrette
    6 of 23 Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
    7 of 23 Vegan Ranch Dressing
    8 of 23 Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
    9 of 23 Balsamic Berry Vinaigrette
    10 of 23 Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
    11 of 23 Easy Lemon Feta Vinaigrette
    12 of 23 Grilled Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
    13 of 23 Citrus Vinaigrette
    14 of 23 Basil Vinaigrette
    15 of 23 Olive Orange Vinaigrette
    16 of 23 Parsley-Lemon Vinaigrette
    17 of 23 Herb Vinaigrette
    18 of 23 Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette
    19 of 23 Classic Dijon Vinaigrette
    20 of 23 All-Purpose Vinaigrette
    21 of 23 Citrus-Lime Vinaigrette
    22 of 23 Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette
    23 of 23 Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette with Lemon

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