Recipes Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Salad Dressing Recipes 16 DIY Dressings for Green Salads By Carl Hanson Carl Hanson Carl Hanson is a Senior Editor at Allrecipes who has been writing about food and wine for nearly 20 years. He enjoys creating content that informs, entertains, and assists busy home cooks get nourishing meals on the table for their families. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on March 24, 2021 Close Photo by Molly. Sure, store-bought is fine. However, making your own dressing at home prevents any additives, you know exactly what's in it, and you can even add ingredients to your liking. Use the finest and freshest ingredients without all the bad fats and added calories. Whether you're using a blender or sturdy arm, everyone is equipped. Try out our 16 top DIY dressings that are simple, and pair perfectly with just about any salad you're craving. 01 of 16 Cranberry Mustard Salad Dressing View Recipe Photo by Baking Nana. A tangy vinaigrette with two kinds of vinegar (one sweet, one sharp) and two kinds of oil (walnut and olive). Try it on Roasted Acorn Squash Salad. 02 of 16 Homemade Catalina Dressing View Recipe Photo by lutzflcat. "With a few ingredients, you can make this yummy dressing," says samy. "So simple and tastes like store-bought, but better." 03 of 16 Homemade Ranch Dressing View Recipe Photo by Allrecipes Magazine. A rich, creamy combo of buttermilk, sour cream (or creme fraiche, and secret seasonings that make it special. This is a veggie platter's BFF, and can turn potato salad into a potluck superstar. 04 of 16 Honey Mustard Dressing II View Recipe Photo by naples34102. A fresh salad dressing that tastes like your favorite restaurant-style honey-mustard dressing. The mashup complements the salty-sweet flavors of a crab and shrimp louie, and makes for a sharp twist on the classic chicken salad. 05 of 16 Absolutely Fabulous Greek Dressing View Recipe Photo by rock_lobster. This vinaigrette travels well since it doesn't need refrigeration, so it's a winner at picnics. Don't forget to pack some pita bread for sopping up the extra dressing. 06 of 16 Father Mark's Caesar Dressing View Recipe Photo by Christina. "This rich Caesar dressing gets lots of attention!" - Father Mark. Amen! Mix things up and swap out traditional romaine for red leaf lettuce or shaved Brussels sprouts. 07 of 16 Avocado Green Goddess Dressing View Recipe Photo by Naples34102. This classic invented in the 1920s in San Francisco goes extra green with the addition of the main ingredient in guacamole. Tossing it with assorted greens and serving seared ahi tuna makes for a entree-worthy salad. 08 of 16 Chef John's Empty Mayo Jar Dressing View Recipe empty mayo jar dressing. Shake up a batch of vinaigrette in an "empty" mayo jar and get every bit of mayo clutching to the crannies. This thrifty creation makes arugula salads shine brightly. 09 of 16 Absolutely the BEST Rich and Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Ever! View Recipe Photo by lutzflcat. close up of white ramekin of blue cheese dressing surrounded by vegetable sticks Chunky and slightly sweet. Sour cream, buttermilk, and mayo combine with blue cheese, vinegar, and spices. Fans of this strong cheese will go nuts for it on a cobb salad. 10 of 16 Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing View Recipe Photo by Dianne. Raspberry wine vinegar and Dijon mix with your favorite oil. Drizzle over a simple green salad topped with fresh berries for a taste of summer year-round. 11 of 16 Cilantro Lime Dressing View Recipe Life Tastes Good Inspired by the slightly spicy dressing served with Mexican grilled chicken salad at a popular restaurant. Doubles as an awesome dip for homemade tortilla chips when mixed with a little bit of sour cream. 12 of 16 Sweet and Spicy French Dressing View Recipe Photo by Molly. "A Catalina-style dressing that's been in our family for years," says Grandma39. "Works well for taco salad, too." 13 of 16 Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette View Recipe Photo by lutzflcat. "This recipe is so quick, easy, and versatile," says Cathy. "Add a variety of herbs and spices to suit your personal taste." Try it on strawberry spinach salad. 14 of 16 Italian Dressing Mix View Recipe Photo by Molly. A simple dry Italian dressing mix with eight herbs and seasonings. It's amazing on Italian-inspired pasta salads. 15 of 16 Asian Ginger Dressing View Recipe Photo by LynnInHK. A tangy, delicious dressing that's especially good on cabbage salad and coleslaw. 16 of 16 Southwest Fiesta Dressing View Recipe Photo by bd.weld. "Nice, easy Southwest dressing for salads." - bryan. Turn up the heat by adding more cayenne. Get more salad dressing recipes. 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