Easy Salad Dressing Recipes

Forget the store-bought salad dressing bottles and make your own with simple pantry ingredients! They are quick and easy to whip up in minutes! From creamy Caesar dressing and simple ranch dressing to bright and refreshing lemon vinaigrette, these recipes will become your favorites!

We all have our favorite salad dressings. Mine is ranch but heavy on herbs. My children have their favorites, too. Did you know you can make your own salad dressing with a few simple ingredients right in your kitchen? It only takes minutes. It's true! I gathered all of my recipes for this post. I hope you will give them a try and enjoy fresh, healthy salad dressing today.

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Italian Dressing recipe

This basic vinaigrette is made with olive oil, vinegar, fresh garlic, lemon juice, honey, dried herbs, salt and pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes for a little bit of a kick.

Creamy Caesar Dressing recipe

This homemade version of one of the most popular salad dressings is made with fresh garlic, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce (instead of anchovies), lemon juice, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. This one is a must-try!

Homemade Ranch Dressing recipe

This creamy dressing is made with sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk (use my homemade version), lemon juice, fresh herbs like dill, chives, and parsley, and spices like garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bonus: Serve it as a dip as well!

Easy Lemon Vinaigrette

This simple vinaigrette is made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, fresh garlic, salt, and pepper. Quick and easy!

Peanut Dressing recipe

This surprisingly delicious dressing is made with creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, Sriracha, fresh garlic and ginger, lime juice, water, salt, and pepper.

Olive Garden Salad Dressing recipe

This dressing is made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, mayonnaise, spices and herbs, and Dijon mustard.

Honey Lime Dressing recipe

This delicious dressing is made with freshly squeezed lime juice, lime zest, honey, olive oil, and ground cumin. Talk about citrus burst!

Asian Sesame Dressing recipe

This vinaigrette is made with soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, rice vinegar, fresh garlic and ginger root, brown sugar and sesame seeds.

Enjoy! If you make any of the recipes mentioned above, comment below. Happy cooking!