40+ Of The Best Ever Healthy Salad Dressing Recipes

Last Updated on February 19, 2024 by Jason Nguyen

Do you know what the key is to making a great salad? I used to think it was all about the ingredients, and this is somewhat true, but the secret to the best salads I’ve ever tasted has always been in the salad dressing. In fact, a bad salad dressing will ruin even the best salad you make.

Homemade salad dressings may sound too complicated, but we can assure you that making your own salad dressing will be well worth your time. I love to make dressing on Sunday night and then enjoy it all week when I have less time to make things for lunch and dinner.

Whether you are looking for creative, new vinaigrette recipe, a homemade creamy dressing recipe or something new and spicy, you are sure to find some cool new salad dressing recipes here in this list of our 40+ favorites.

The best strawberry dressing recipe is so good, you are hardly going to believe it. Yum! After trying a few of these, you will agree with us, putting bottled salad dressing on a mixture of fresh fruits and vegetables should be outlawed!

1. Honey Dijon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

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2. Carrot And Ginger Japanese Salad Dressing

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3. Chipotle Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing

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4. Greek Salad Dressing

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5. Raspberry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

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6. Blueberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

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7. Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing

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8. Creamy Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dressing

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9. Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette

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10. Best Strawberry Dressing

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11. Creamy Pesto Dressing

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12. Sweet Onion And Citrus Dressing

The combination of sweet onion and tart citrus creates a unique balance that will bring out the flavor in any salad. This dressing is perfect for adding a refreshing twist to the mundane. All you need is a few simple ingredients and you’ll be ready to start dressing up your salads!

To make this Sweet Onion and Citrus Dressing, begin by combining the juice of one orange, two tablespoons of white wine vinegar, and one tablespoon of honey in a bowl. Once these ingredients are combined, slowly whisk in a fourth cup of extra virgin olive oil until the mixture is emulsified. Then, add the juice of one lime and a quarter cup of minced sweet onion to the bowl and season with salt and pepper. Lastly, whisk everything together until all ingredients are blended.

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