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The Ultimate Collection of 5-Minute Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes

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Stop buying store-bought dressings. Learn to make three essential, flavorful, and healthy homemade salad dressings—Classic Vinaigrette, Creamy Parmesan, and Maple Mustard—in under five minutes each.

Ingredients

  • For Classic Vinaigrette: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • For Creamy Parmesan Dressing: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 clove garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon water (or more for thinning), 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For Maple Mustard Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. For the Classic Vinaigrette: Combine olive oil, lemon juice/vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small jar. Seal the jar tightly and shake vigorously until the dressing emulsifies. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  2. For the Creamy Parmesan Dressing: Combine Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and water in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Add more water, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency for coating salads.
  3. For the Maple Mustard Vinaigrette: In a separate small jar or bowl, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and salt. Whisk well or shake until fully combined and slightly thickened.
  4. Use any of these fresh salad toppings immediately over your favorite greens or store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

  • For a restaurant-style dressing texture, always add the oil slowly while whisking constantly if not using a jar.
  • You can substitute the lemon juice in the Classic Vinaigrette with red wine vinegar for a bolder flavor, similar to Greek salad dressing.
  • These recipes are naturally gluten free and vegetarian. For a vegan option in the creamy dressing, replace Greek yogurt with a cashew cream base.

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