5 Homemade Salad Dressings

In today’s kitchen tutorial, we’re going to explore homemade alternatives for salad dressings that you would typically buy at the grocery store.

As an avid fan of Olive Garden’s Italian dressing, I understand how hard it can be to give up store-bought dressings. (Guilty!)

However, I have been testing recipes for a while now and have found some amazing homemade options that may just change your mind. Let’s get started!

1. Balsamic Vinaigrette

To start, let’s make a classic balsamic vinaigrette.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 cup of olive oil (you can use any type of oil you prefer)
• 5 teaspoons of minced garlic
• 1/2 cup of sliced yellow onion or freeze-dried diced white onions
• 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons of black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon of basil
• 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon of red wine vinegar

Blend all the ingredients together and pour the dressing into a jar. This recipe yields about 1 cup of balsamic vinaigrette.

2. Green Goddess Dressing

Next up, we have a homemade version of Green Goddess dressing.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 cup of mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/8 teaspoon of pepper
• 7 green onions

Blend all the ingredients together until smooth, and you’ll have a delicious Green Goddess dressing. This recipe also yields about 1 cup of dressing.

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3. French Dressing

For those who love a tangy French dressing, here’s a homemade version you’ll enjoy:

• 1 cup of avocado oil or vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup of ketchup
• 1/2 cup of white distilled vinegar
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of onion salt (or half a teaspoon each of onion salt and garlic powder)
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of mustard
• 1 tablespoon of chili powder (or taco seasoning for a milder flavor)

Blend all the ingredients together, and you’ll have a flavorful French dressing.

This recipe makes just over one pint of dressing.

4. Classic Ranch Dressing

No salad dressing collection is complete without a classic ranch dressing!

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 and 1/2 cups of mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup of sour cream
• 1/4 cup of milk
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of dill weed
• Salt and pepper to taste

Blend all the ingredients together until creamy, and you’ll have a delicious homemade ranch dressing.

This recipe yields about a pint of dressing.

5. Classic Italian Dressing

Last but not least, we have a classic Italian dressing.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1/3 cup of red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup of olive oil
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
• 3/4 teaspoon of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/8 teaspoon of pepper
• A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese

Blend all the ingredients together, and you’ll have a flavorful Italian dressing.

This recipe makes about a cup of dressing.

There you have it, five delicious homemade salad dressings that will elevate your salads to a whole new level. By making your own dressings, you can save money and customize the flavors to your liking.

Give these recipes a try and let us know which one is your favorite. Happy salad-making!