5 Easy Homemade Salad Dressings
A good homemade dressing can completely change a salad, and these are the recipes I come back to again and again. From creamy favorites to light vinaigrettes, each one comes together quickly and adds fresh flavor to everything from greens to grain bowls.
Ingredients
For the Italian Dressing:
- 1/2 cup avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp sea salt + more to taste
For the Nutty Asian Dressing:
- 1/3 cup avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos (or GF tamari Sauce)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp raw honey (Optional)
For the Sweet Basil Vinaigrette:
- 1 cup Fresh Basil leaves
- 1/2 cup avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp cracked ground pepper
For the Zesty Tahini Dressing:
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos (or GF Tamari Sauce)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt + more to taste
- 1/2 cup water*
For the Chipotle Cilantro Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 tsp raw honey optional
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- For the Italian Vinaigrette: Place all ingredients into a container with a lid. Give it a good shake until the ingredients are well combined.
- For the other dressings: combine all ingredients into a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth. Salt to taste.
Notes
*The water might be needed for a more liquid dressing, otherwise this one is pretty thick. You can also omit the water if you want to make the zesty tahini dressing as a dip.