5 Favorite Homemade Salad Dressings

One of our favorite parts of summer is having salads with fresh veggies from our garden. But, no salad is complete without a dressing! And you can’t forget about the other toppings.

What are the benefits of making your own salad dressing?

So, why do we prefer to make homemade dressing over store bought?

1. First, store bought tends to be high in calories. Not only that, but they are full of preservatives and chemicals to extend their shelf life.
2. Second, they use poor quality oils like canola oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, and soy oil.
3. Third, it’s more affordable. A bottle of dressing doesn’t break the bank, but making homemade saves you a few bucks!
4. Overall, homemade dressing is healthier than store bought. They don’t have the preservatives, added sugars, and artificial flavoring that storebought includes.
5. Not to mention, the varieties are endless! With a variety of combinations of spices, you can create a delicious dressing for your salads.

Are these gluten free?

Lucky for you, these 5 salad dressings are all gluten free! Just make sure all the add ins you use are gluten free and you are good to go. In addition, the Vinaigrette, Spicy Honey Mustard, Italian, and Poppy Seed dressings are all dairy free/vegan. We love that so many of our friends can enjoy these homemade dressings!

Pair your salad with these main dishes:

• Feta and Herb Crusted Salmon
• Instant Pot Roast and Potatoes
• Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken

Classic Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt (#1147)
• pepper (#1028), to taste
• 1/3-1/2 cup avocado oil (#3516)

Instructions:

1. Whisk together red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, kosher salt, and pepper.
2. Gradually whisk in 1/3 to 1/2 cup avocado oil.
3. Place in refrigerator until ready to use.

Rosie’s Ranch

Ingredients:

• 6 Tbsp Rosie’s Ranch Dressing (#1032)
• 2 cups milk, can use Almond Milk (#1456)
• 2 cups mayonnaise (#1537)

Instructions:

1. Mix together seasoning, milk, and mayo.
2. Let set in refrigeator about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

*Dressing will thicken as it sits. For even thicker consistency, reduce the milk measurement.
*Try swapping the milk for buttermilk for a creamier ranch.

Spicy Honey Mustard

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (#1537)
• 1 cup dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup honey (#1148)
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt (#1147)
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp dry mustard powder (#1428)

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk all ingredients together.

Mustard can be made and refrigerated up to 5 days in advance.

Italian Dressing

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Italian Salad Dressing Seasoning (#1698)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 2 cups avocado oil (#3516)

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk all ingredients together.

Poppy Seed

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Tbsp poppy seeds
• 3 Tbsp cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp honey (#1149)
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt (#1147)
• 1/3 cup avocado oil (#3516)

Instructions:

1. Cook poppy seeds in a dry skillet, 1 minute; transfer to a bowl.
2. Whisk in cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard and kosher salt.
3. Gradually whisk in avocado oil.

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