Food & Cooking Recipes Salad Recipes 26 of Our Tastiest Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 13, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Mikkel Vang A good dressing can elevate even the simplest of salads into a crave-worthy dish. Whether you want to incorporate bold flavors or add a subtle finishing touch to the most complex assortment of greens, homemade salad dressing is a simple and tasty way to finish off a bowl of your favorite lettuce mix. Here, we're sharing some of our most delicious salad dress recipes, and they're guaranteed to take your meal to the next level. If you're looking to create a very specific flavor profile, like in our Garden Salad with Herbs and Sour-Chery Dressing, pictured here, creating your own homemade salad dressing is the way to go. Not only is it made specifically to accompany the salad, but it's also quick and easy to put together. In fact, it only takes 30 minutes to make the salad and dressing for this summery dish. Another delicious homemade option that goes with any combination of tossed greens is our Carrot Miso Dressing. It gets its creamy texture from plain yogurt and puréed carrots. If you prefer your leaves dressed in a more traditional way, try one of our classic iterations, like Martha's Favorite Vinaigrette. It's a simple tart and tangy creation that pairs well with more than just salad—we've used it to round out rice pilaf, green beans, and baked chicken or fish, too. Another tried-and-true favorite is Blue Cheese Dressing. Our creamy version is made from a combination of buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, blue cheese, and salt for an extremely satisfying addition to a wedge salad, or even as a dip for game day-ready Buffalo Chicken Wings. We all know that the dressing makes the salad. From creamy ranch dressing to light and sweet vinaigrettes, it's time to put down the store-bought bottles and whip up your own tasty salad dressings at home. 01 of 25 Lighter Ranch Dressing Brett Stevens This better-for-you version of a signature salad dressing only takes five minutes to make. It's lighter ingredients include low-fat buttermilk, light mayonnaise, and reduced-fat sour cream. View Recipe 02 of 25 Blue Cheese Salad Dressing Petrina Tinslay This is the ultimate blue cheese dressing, ideal for iceberg wedges and Cobb salads. Buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise make it creamy and tangy. View Recipe 03 of 25 Sesame-Soy Vinaigrette Bryan Gardner Create this easy vinaigrette, which features flavors of sesame and soy, to dress an Asian-inspired bowl of greens. View Recipe 04 of 25 Mustard and Herb Vinaigrette Bryan Gardner At its most basic, any vinaigrette is a balance of oil and acid—this recipe starts with extra-virgin olive oil and white wine vinegar. Dijon mustard, garlic, and a combination of herbs take it to the next level. View Recipe 05 of 25 Crème Fraiche and Lemon Vinaigrette Bryan Gardner Try this creamy vinaigrette when you want to add richness to a salad or a counterpoint to bitter greens. View Recipe 06 of 25 Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette Con Poulos Honey and Dijon mustard add sweetness and depth to basic balsamic vinaigrette. Use good-quality vinegar for extraordinary results. View Recipe 07 of 25 Carrot Miso Dressing Lennart Weibull With only 10 minutes of prep time and six ingredients, this creamy, sweet, and tangy creation is simply delicious. And it can be made up to three days ahead and refrigerated for easy eating. View Recipe 08 of 25 Thousand Island Salad Dressing Petrina Tinslay Buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise make this dressing rich and creamy, while ketchup and sweet pickle relish give it that distinctive Thousand Island character. Serve it with seafood salads or even burgers. View Recipe 09 of 25 Red-Wine Vinaigrette Con Poulos Whisk red wine vinegar, Dijon, and minced garlic with olive oil to make the perfect vinaigrette for any homemade salad. This recipe is easily multiplied, so you can keep a jar of it in the refrigerator to top a salad whenever the mood strikes. View Recipe 10 of 25 Green Goddess Dressing Parsley, tarragon, and scallion give this dressing its distinctive green hue. Anchovy and garlic give it depth. View Recipe 11 of 25 Martha's Favorite Vinaigrette Bryan Gardner White wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and extra-virgin olive oil combine to make a perfectly balanced all-purpose vinaigrette. This homemade dressing will keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, so you can have a batch of it on hand for everyday use. View Recipe 12 of 25 Cucumber Ranch Dressing Grated cucumber adds a refreshing note to traditional ranch dressing. Buttermilk, parsley, and chives give the homemade mixture its trademark flavor. View Recipe 13 of 25 Eggless Caesar Dressing Lemon, anchovy, and Parmesan: All the traditional Caesar ingredients—minus the coddled egg—are here. Dry mustard powder and capers add an extra kick to this dressing. View Recipe 14 of 25 Spicy Asian Dressing Rice vinegar, ginger, jalapeño, and fish sauce make a light, spicy homemade salad dressing that's perfect for Asian chicken salad, slaw, and more. It's also a great marinade for tuna steaks or pork loin. View Recipe 15 of 25 Roasted Garlic Salad Dressing Petrina Tinslay Garlic becomes rich and sweet when roasted. A whole head of it goes into this creamy buttermilk dressing. View Recipe 16 of 25 French Dressing Paprika and ketchup are the defining flavors of this sweet-yet-tart dressing. Enjoy it on a shrimp salad or with sliced cucumbers and tomatoes. View Recipe 17 of 25 Curry-Yogurt Dressing Grind cumin, coriander, fennel, and mustard seeds to make your own curry powder for this tart and creamy homemade salad dressing. Use it to make an out-of-the-ordinary cabbage slaw, or drizzle it on baked fish. View Recipe 18 of 25 Cider Vinaigrette Con Poulos A spoonful of sugar offsets the tartness of cider vinegar and grainy mustard in this easy vinaigrette. Try it on a salad of mixed greens with dried fruit and toasted nuts. View Recipe 19 of 25 Peppercorn-Parmesan Salad Dressing Petrina Tinslay Freshly ground pepper and grated Parmesan add just the right amount of bite to buttermilk-sour cream dressing. This is wonderful on a steak salad or sliced tomatoes. View Recipe 20 of 25 Creamy Lemon-Herb Dressing This dairy-free dressing gets its creamy texture from puréed silken tofu. Basil, dill, chives, tarragon, and lemon zest make it fresh and lively. View Recipe 21 of 25 White-Wine Vinaigrette Con Poulos Minced shallot and parsley dial up the flavor in this mild white-wine vinaigrette. This is a great all-purpose dressing to keep on hand in the refrigerator for green salads, vegetable side dishes, fish, and more. View Recipe 22 of 25 Buttermilk Herb Vinaigrette Use your choice of fresh herbs—tarragon, dill, chives, oregano, or thyme—in this tangy homemade salad dressing. View Recipe 23 of 25 Citrus Vinaigrette This tart and vibrant dressing uses the zest and juice of grapefruit, oranges, and lemons. It contains just a small amount of oil—a great choice when you want to keep things light. View Recipe 24 of 25 Shallot Vinaigrette Anchovy fillets and shallot give this vinaigrette an extra-savory dimension. This salad dressing is a great match for dishes with boldly flavored ingredients such as steak or olives. View Recipe 25 of 25 Rose's Vinaigrette Red wine vinegar and lemon juice provide the acidity in this homemade salad dressing, while brown sugar softens the flavors. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit