Simple Salad Dressing Recipes
Put aside bottled dressings and top your salads with our easy homemade maple-mustard dressing, berry-balsamic vinaigrette, buttermilk pesto dressing and more.
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Maple-Mustard Dressing
This easy, not-too-sweet variation on classic honey-mustard is Angry Trout Cafe's most popular dressing. Double the recipe if you like: It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to one month. Try it with Angry Trout's Grilled Fish with Lime and Tarragon salad.
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Buttermilk Pesto Dressing
Try this creamy blend on a green salad with chicken or shrimp, or use it in a pasta salad with cherry tomatoes. We also like it drizzled over grilled or steamed asparagus. Although this dressing tastes creamy, the rich flavor comes from the pesto; Greek yogurt adds protein and calcium.
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Berry-Balsamic Vinaigrette
The sweet tang of this rosy dressing pairs nicely with nuts, cheese, avocado or grilled chicken breast in a mixed green salad. A full 2 cups of strawberries boost the dressing's vitamin C and fiber; the olive oil is high in omega-3 fatty acids, a healthy fat that fights inflammation and protects against heart disease.
Related: Sumptuous Salads
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Asian-Style Vinaigrette
Toss this light soy-ginger dressing with a bag of slaw mix and roasted peanuts for a nutritious side dish on stir-fry night. The recipe uses canola oil and sesame oil, which are both good choices as part of a balanced diet.
Related: Fresh Slaw Recipes
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Nutty Cranberry Dressing
Put aside that bottled raspberry vinaigrette and try this amazing homemade alternative, flavored with maple syrup, Dijon mustard and toasted pecans. It's fantastic on a salad with apples or pears, goat cheese and leftover holiday turkey.
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Sriracha-Lime Ranch Dressing
How can just three ingredients taste so good? This crazy-simple pantry fix-up begs to be drizzled over a chicken wrap or salad, or tossed with shredded cabbage for an easy slaw.
Related: Sensational Salad Recipes
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Kinnikinnick Farmhouse Vinaigrette
Everyone should have a vinaigrette they can mix up at the drop of a hat—but if you don't, this one from Kinnikinnick Farm in Illinois should fit the bill.
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Homemade Herb Vinegars
Do you have a bounty of herbs in your backyard or windowsill garden? Use them to make simple herb-infused vinegars. They're great for salad dressings and marinades and make wonderful food gifts.
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Yogurt-Chive Dressing
Stir together a tangy, healthy dressing in just a couple of minutes.
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