Homemade Salad Dressings

Homemade salad dressings are super easy to make and will take your salads to the next level!

I’m a big fan of salad, especially a loaded chicken avocado salad…Yum! I always have at least a few different homemade salad dressings in the fridge, ready to go.

HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING

This easy four ingredient dressing is so easy, Using ingredients you already have on hand, this one is a keeper. Seriously no need to buy the jar anymore, this homemade version is so much better. Perfect on a crispy chicken salad or a delicious dip for chicken strips, pretzels or slather some on a hamburger bun.

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Honey Mustard Dressing

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword salad dressing

Servings 6

Author Wendie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
• 1 teaspoon apple cidar vinegar

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients to a bowl or jar and mix until combined.
   

CREAMY PARMESAN DRESSING

This fresh and flavorful dressing is easy to make . It will turn the most boring salad into a delicious side dish or main course. Thick and creamy with tangy lemon and salty parmesan cheese. 

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Creamy Parmesan Dressing

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword salad dressing

Servings 6

Author Wendie

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 4 teaspoons Worcestershire
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients into a bowl or jar and mix until combined.
   

CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

This dressing is zesty, flavorful and super easy to make. I’m not a huge fan of vinaigrette dressings but when you add the creaminess to them I’m sold! Changes everything for me. Give it a try I’m sure it will be a hit!

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Creamy Italian Dressing

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword salad dressing

Servings 6

Author Wendie

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup White wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients into  bowl or jar and mix until combined.
   

RANCH DRESSING

This ranch dressing is fast and easy and a whole lot better than the bottle. My family has always been ranch lovers. I really never even thought about making my own. But boy oh boy were we missing out. You’ve got to give this a try, use it as a salad dressing or veggie dip! This dressing is also fantastic on my Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad!

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Ranch Dressing

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword salad dressing

Servings 6

Author Wendie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup buttermilk or regular milk
• 1 tablespoons dill weed
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 2 tablespoons chives
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon finely cracked pepper
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. Add all of the ingredients to a bowl or jar and mix until combined

GREEK VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

This easy Greek Vinaigrette is loaded with authentic flavors and comes together in 5 minutes. Perfect for salads or even on pasta salads. Some people prefer a more tangy vinaigrette I myself like a touch of sugar in mine. But this recipe is easily adjusted to your specific taste. No need to ever buy a store bought vinaigrette again!

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Greek Vinaigrette Dressing

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword salad dressing

Servings 6

Author Wendie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• juice on 1 lemon
• 2 tsp sugar
• 3 tsp garlic minced
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp red pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients to a bowl or jar and mix until combined

BALSAMIC DIJON

This dressing has the tang of Balsamic and Dijon with a touch of sweetness with the honey. Delicious over chicken salad or even in a wrap. Perfect balance of salty and sweet flavors. You’re going to need to try this one soon!

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Balsamic Dijon Dressing

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword salad dressing

Servings 6

Author Wendie

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 teaspoons honey
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients to a bowl or jar and mix until combined.
   

BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

Blue Cheese dressing doesn’t always get a lot of love. Blue cheese has a very strong flavor and I believe you either love it or hate it. I myself love it especially on a good wedge salad or slathered on some Crispy Buffalo wings. However you eat it, it will be fantastic! 

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Blue Cheese Dressing

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword salad dressing

Servings 6

Author Wendie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
• 4 ounces blue cheese

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients to a bowl or jar and mix until combined.