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April 3, 2024

16 Addictive Homemade Salad Dressings That Transform Ordinary Greens

Hi there!  Are you looking for homemade salad dressing recipes?

Great, you’re in the right spot.

As always, this lineup includes the best of the best five star reviewed home made salad dressing recipes.

You’ll find a variety of healthy vinaigrettes, creamy caesar, ranch and homemade blue cheese.

Oh, and a couple exciting flavor combos you may not be expecting.

These home made dressings are easy to make and worth every ounce of extra effort in creating a salad with incredible flavor.

For full recipe details on your favorite, follow the source links directly below the images.

Let’s get to it!

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#1)  Go-To Healthy Lemon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipe

salad dressing recipe

Source: Kristine’s Kitchen

This simple and tangy lemon vinaigrette is so bright and flavorful.

The honey balances the the sour lemon leaving you with incredible tang, fresh salt & pepper, and good olive oil.

It compliments any and every type of leafy green vegetable.

#2) Best Homemade Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

homemade dressing

Source: The Busy Baker

This creamy Italian dressing is a must try!

It combines the best of both worlds, creamy dressings and tangy vinaigrettes for an unforgettable flavor.

#3) Easy Honey Balsamic Salad Dressing Recipe

Source: JZ Eats

This no fuss balsamic dressing is super easy and so good.

The sweet honey balances the tart vinegar that is both bold and delicious.

#4) Out Of This World Green Goddess Salad Dressing

homemade salad dressing

Source: Simple Joy

If you haven’t tried green goddess dress, you really should!

It’s slightly creamy with bright flavors of fresh spinach, dill and tarragon ~ so delicious!

#5) Best Homemade Blue Cheese Salad Dressing Recipe

homemade salad dressing recipe

Source: Simple Joy

This blue cheese salad dressing recipe will rival any blue cheese dressing you will get from your favorite restaurant.

It’s thick with bold flavor and the fresh blue cheese crumbles.

#6) Homemade Greek Salad Dressing

Source: Five Heart Home

This delicious homemade salad dressing recipe includes fresh garlic, oregano and red wine vinegar.

This tart vinaigrette is for the acid loving bold flavor salad dressing enthusiasts.

It pairs well with a greek salad (of course) as well as fruit lettuce salads.

#7) Creamy Thousand Island Salad Dressing Recipe

thousand island salad dressing recipe

Source: Belly Full

Yes, it is possible to make thousand island salad dressing at home!

And also quite delicious, I might add.

Creamy and flavorful with robust seasonings and tart pickles this homemade thousand island is so much better than anything you can buy!

#8) Delicious Homemade Italian Dressing

Source: Know Your Produce

The fresh herbs and garlic in this homemade salad dressing recipe provide unforgettable flavor.

A little bit goes a long way, store in the fridge and enjoy throughout the week.

#9) You’ve Gotta Try This Ranch Dressing Recipe

ranch dressing recipe

Source: A Flavor Journal

This small batch ranch dressing recipe has five star reviews from almost 500 people!

It has all the delicious buttermilk, sour cream, and traditional ranch dressing flavors that you know and love in the perfect combinations.

#10) Tangy Asian Salad Dressing Recipe

Source: Beaming Baker

This delicious unique vinaigrette recipe has a sesame ginger flavor that is so unique and delicious.

It pairs well with cabbage salads, slaws, or anything thai peanut inspired.

#11) Classic Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

salad dressing recipe

Source: Homemade Heather

It’s time to ditch the bagged caesar salad from the store and give this homemade caesar dressing a try!

You will love this drizzled on a bed of fresh romaine lettuce and sprinkled with parmesan cheese and fresh cracked black pepper.

#12) My Easy Everyday Red Wine Vinaigrette

salad dressing recipe

Source: Everyday Homemade

This red wine vinegar dressing is perfect for busy weeknights and full of delicious homemade flavor.

It is slightly sweet, tart, and compliments any fresh salad while using ingredients you likely already have on hand.

#13) Homemade Honey Mustard Salad Dressing Recipe

salad dressing recipe

Source: Salt & Lavender

This homemade honey mustard dressing is soooo much better than anything you can buy or get at a restaurant.

The packaged honey mustard dressings are much like a dip, very thick and sweet.

This recipe has the perfect combination of honey, mustard, and vinegar to keep it the perfect consistency and flavor.

#14) Knock Your Socks Off Homemade French Dressing

Source: Chef Billi Parisi

Homemade french dressing may not be one you think of first hand, but man is this one delicious!

It has a tangy vinegar base and unforgettable Worcestershire flavor. 

#15) Healthy Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing Recipe

salad dressing recipe

Source: Spend With Pennies

This delicious fresh cilantro vinaigrette is one you have to try.

It’s all the fresh bold flavor you love with a bright lime finish.

#16) Creamy Parmesan Homemade Salad Dressing

Source: Noble Pig

This bright an creamy salad dressing has the best salty flavor.

Bright lemon keeps it fresh, while still having tremendous richness and zest.

Happy Salad Dressing Whisking

I hope you found some salad dressing recipes that you are excited to make.

These whisk up in a flash, and have the best flavors ever.

Definitely worth the small amount of extra effort!

Before you go, take a peek at these similar recipe posts below!

  • 10 Outrageously Flavorful Salad Recipes That Will Keep You Full
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  • 15 Healthy & Fresh Spring Meal Dinner Ideas

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