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Learn how to make salad dressings by following our step-by-step recipes with photos to bring out the flavor of all the ingredients in your dish.

We'll share the secrets of making sauces with mustard, vinegar, and mayonnaise-free for vegetable salads, as well as for meat and fish dishes. You'll learn which cheese dressings are best for vegetable or fish salads, as well as salads with pasta, potatoes, and mushrooms. From now on, you'll be dressing your salads not only with mayonnaise, sour cream, vegetable oil, or yogurt, but also with delicious, original salad dressings, the preparation of which you'll learn from us.

50 Salad Dressing Recipes
50 Salad Dressing Recipes
23 Flavorful Salad Dressings You Can Make at Home
23 Flavorful Salad Dressings You Can Make at Home
Low-calorie salad dressings
Low-calorie salad dressings
Rosemary vinegar
53 kcal
Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 600 ml.
rice vinegar, rosemary, orange zest, garlic...

Since rosemary and citrus flavors dominate many Christmas and New Year's dishes, this rosemary-infused vinegar...

Cranberry vinegar
70 kcal
Time: 8 hours 25 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
cranberry, thyme...

Clear bottles filled with vinegar, fresh cranberries, and thyme sprigs look bright and festive. Present them as...

23 Flavorful Salad Dressings You Can Make at Home
23 Flavorful Salad Dressings You Can Use
Yogurt salad dressing with garlic and herbs
112 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 1 tbsp. (250 g)
yogurt, basil, dill, lemon juice, garlic...

Greek yogurt gives this garlic salad dressing a creamy texture and a hint of tartness, while fresh herbs add a burst of flavor...

Caesar Salad Dressing with Mayonnaise
160 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 230 gr.
mayonnaise, garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, black pepper...

This simple Caesar salad dressing recipe requires just five ingredients. It whips up easily using store-bought...

Mayonnaise dressing with soy sauce and sesame seeds
171 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 220 gr.
mayonnaise, sesame, soy sauce...

The basic ingredients of Asian cuisine – soy sauce and sesame – are whipped with mayonnaise to create a versatile creamy...

Thousand Island dressing
545 kcal
Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 300 gr.
mayonnaise, ketchup, chili sauce, garlic, pickled cucumber...

Homemade Thousand Island dressing is much better than store-bought, especially if you make it with homemade mayonnaise (or use...

Homemade Ranch Dressing
155 kcal
Time: 10 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 1.33 tbsp.
chives, sour milk, kefir, wine vinegar, ranch dressing, buttermilk...

Homemade ranch dressing, made with buttermilk and fresh herbs, makes any salad (or any appetizer you can...

Wild Onion Ranch Dressing
263 kcal
Time: 10 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 3
Yogurt, ranch dressing, sour milk, kefir, hot sauce, lemon juice...

Ranch dressing is popular year-round, but it's always a good idea to incorporate seasonal ingredients from time to time. The spicy, slightly garlicky flavor...

Yogurt sauce with tarragon
292 kcal
Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
yogurt, milk, tarragon, starch...

This yogurt sauce with aromatic tarragon is perfect with fish, chicken, or grilled steak. Made with natural, homemade...

Tahini salad dressing
378 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 2
lemon juice, honey, tahini, ground cayenne pepper, cumin...

"Try a favorite throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East: the combination of tahini, garlic, and lemon in...

Swiss chard pesto with almonds and pecorino
549 kcal
Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Swiss chard, pesto sauce, almonds, pecorino romano cheese, nutmeg, cloves...

The key ingredients of any pesto are herbs, nuts, cheese, and oil. Try moving away from the traditional basil and pine nuts...

Low-calorie salad dressings
Low-calorie salad dressings
All-Purpose Green Sauce
651 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 1
parsley, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice...

This vibrant, herby sauce goes with everything! Try it with fish, poultry, grain dishes, or grilled vegetables. It also...

Ranch dressing (Whole30 diet)
553 kcal
Time: 10 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 2
Pasteurized eggs, Dijon mustard, cashew nuts, dried onions, dill...

This dressing is so thick and creamy, but you won't regret that it's dairy-free. It's made with...

Simple Stir-Fry Sauce
197 kcal
Time: 10 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 130 ml.
soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger root, sesame oil, red pepper flakes...

Here's a great way to enhance the flavor of any stir-fry, especially if you're making it with vegetables and meat trimmings that have been sitting for a long time...

Spicy yogurt dressing with lime
85 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Yogurt, sour milk, kefir, lime zest, cilantro, serrano pepper, cumin...

This yogurt dressing with chili pepper, fresh cilantro, lime, and cumin is perfect for salads and bowls, especially...

Spicy Asian dressing
138 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
rice vinegar, honey, fish sauce, sriracha sauce, sesame...

This sweet and tart honey and rice vinegar dressing gets a pleasant kick from the addition of a popular Asian...

Dressing with brine
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 200 ml.
yogurt, olive brine, capers...

Capers and pickles, along with the brine, give this yogurt dressing a salty, tart flavor that pairs well...

Chinese Green Onion and Ginger Sauce
Time: 15 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 100 gr.
green onions, ginger root, sugar...

Green onion and ginger sauce is commonly served with soy sauce chicken, bai ze ji (white chicken), and stir-fried meat and rice.

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Mixed greens pesto
799 kcal
Time: 10 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 2
basil, walnuts, pesto sauce, parmesan cheese, oregano, thyme...

This pesto combines the vibrant flavor and aroma of fragrant basil with parsley, oregano, and thyme. Blend all ingredients together...

Cauliflower chaat salad with tamarind cocoa chutney
458 kcal
Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Complexity: average
Servings: 8
Cauliflower, chickpeas, radicchio, lime, avocado, mint, garam masala, coconut sugar, cocoa, cumin...

In Indian cuisine, the word "chaat" can describe a wide variety of mouth-watering appetizers and snacks. Many types of chaat include...

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Mahi Mahi Sandwich in Coconut Curry
Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 2
Mahi-mahi, fish sauce, chili sauce, coconut milk, Boston lettuce, cucumbers, watercress, mint, carrots, curry paste, peanuts...

These sandwiches were inspired by the Vietnamese banh mi. A baguette half is topped with a Thai salad with...

16 Best Cucumber Salad Recipes
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Italian Herb Vinaigrette
184 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian seasonings...

Red wine vinegar and Italian herbs infuse this dressing with the wonderful flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. It's made in...

Italian Vinaigrette Dressing
163 kcal
Time: 10 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano...

This Italian vinaigrette is infused with the spicy flavor of garlic and oregano and the pleasant tartness of red...

Sour cream dressing with honey and dill
197 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 2
crème fraîche, sour cream, dill, lemon juice, honey...

Try this sour cream dressing with honey and fresh dill on your favorite vegetable salad or as a dip with crackers and...

Homemade Ranch Dressing
Time: 15 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
sour milk, kefir, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, dill, ranch dressing...

Homemade ranch dressing is quick and easy to make and tastes better and is healthier than store-bought. The combination of a fermented milk base and...

Yogurt dressing with herbs
60 kcal
Time: 45 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 860 ml.
yogurt, rice vinegar, chives, garlic, parsley...

This refreshing yogurt dressing is low in calories (only 60 kcal per serving) and fat (5 g per serving). All thanks to...

Sour milk dressing with herbs
157 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
sour milk, mayonnaise, basil, chives, dill...

This refreshing, herb-infused fermented dressing will liven up any salad. Add any fresh herbs you like...

Spicy Korean mayonnaise
217 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
chili paste, mayonnaise...

Korean gochujang paste adds a pleasantly piquant flavor to ordinary mayonnaise. It's perfect for any dish or appetizer, including...

Goat Cheese Vinaigrette
355 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 2
goat cheese, apple cider vinegar...

This goat cheese vinaigrette comes together in minutes and is tangy, tart, and rich. Perfect for...

Ginger-sesame dressing
193 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
ginger root, rice vinegar, sesame oil...

Combine pickled ginger with dark sesame oil in this slightly thick, tart vinaigrette that's perfect for...

Raita with cucumber and lime
110 kcal
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 2
cucumbers, cilantro, lime, yogurt...

Cool cucumber adds crunch and texture to this classic Indian yogurt sauce, while lime and cilantro add flavor...

Fresh tomato, basil, and brie sauce for pasta
514 kcal
Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
salad tomatoes, tomatoes, basil, brie...

Enjoy the combination of fresh, sweet tomatoes, creamy Brie cheese, and fragrant basil. This no-cook sauce is made...

Classic vinaigrette dressing
182 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
Dijon mustard, wine vinegar...

Don't buy pre-made dressing. This recipe makes it easy to whip up a vinaigrette that's perfect for any...

Asian Carrot Ginger Dressing
243 kcal
Time: 10 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 2
carrots, apples, ginger root, sesame oil, miso (soybean paste), garlic...

What makes the salad dressing often served at sushi bars so delicious? Carrots give it a vibrant orange color and...

Yogurt dressing with horseradish and dill
192 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 1
Yogurt, pickled cucumber, vegetable relish, horseradish, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, dill...

This yogurt dressing goes well with many fresh vegetable salads and can also be served as a dip for appetizers....

Yogurt Ranch Dip
100 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Yogurt, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, parsley, thyme...

This homemade ranch dressing is made with only plain yogurt and no mayonnaise, making it light and...

Vinaigrette dressing with herbs
189 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
lemon juice, honey, parsley...

This tart vinaigrette, with lemon juice and fresh herbs, gets a sweet twist from the addition of honey and is perfect...

Grilled Cabbage Steaks with Cilantro-Lime Sauce
205 kcal
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Savoy cabbage, cilantro, parsley, jalapeño pepper, ancho pepper, lime, rice vinegar, honey...

These smoky cabbage steaks are perfect for a vegetable side dish, but they're also hearty enough to serve on...

Summer dressing "Green Goddess"
230 kcal
Time: 10 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
parsley, basil, dill, chives, lemon juice, sherry vinegar, mayonnaise, yogurt...

This vibrantly flavored and colorful dressing has evolved significantly since it was first created in California in the 1920s...

Cilantro Pesto with Sesame Seeds
190 kcal
Time: 10 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 200 ml.
cilantro, Manchego cheese, grapeseed oil, red pepper flakes, garlic, sesame seeds...

Infuse a familiar sauce with new flavors by making it with fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and Manchego cheese, while traditional olive oil...

Cilantro Pesto with Pumpkin Seeds and Gouda
176 kcal
Time: 10 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 180 ml.
Cilantro, pesto sauce, pumpkin seeds, orange zest, grapeseed oil, Gouda cheese...

You can experiment endlessly with pesto variations if you stick to the classic formula: herbs + nuts (seeds) +...

Penne pasta with pesto
796 kcal
Time: 25 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
pesto sauce, basil, parsley, spinach, rosemary, thyme, walnuts, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese...

Pesto sauce is perfect for dressing cooked pasta, especially if it's homemade. And even if you don't have anything else...

Spicy Dill Dressing
100 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 240 ml.
yogurt, dill, harissa sauce, lemon juice...

Make a yogurt dressing with refreshing dill and harissa for a zesty kick. Use it as a salad dressing, or...

Sherry Vinaigrette with Shallots
182 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 220 ml.
sherry vinegar, shallots...

Dress salad greens with a rich vinaigrette, enhanced by sherry vinegar and finely chopped...

Hot peanut sauce
643 kcal
Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 20 ml.
Peanut butter, garlic, ketchup, ground cayenne pepper...

This cayenne-infused peanut sauce is great with hot or cold Asian noodles or as a dip for chicken...

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