Salad dressings don't have to be complicated to be good. Any dressing you make at home will be better-tasting and infinitely better for you than something you buy in a bottle. It takes a minute to make a dressing. Follow a 3:1 oil-to-vinegar ratio (3 parts oil, 1 part vinegar) for a basic vinaigrette, add flavorings that pair with the rest of your meal, and run with your imagination! Play with the basic vinaigrette by layering on different flavor profiles. Some suggestions:
Here are some basic recipes to get you started.
Servings: 8 to 12
Prep time: 5 minutes
Citrus dressing
Place all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until combined, or in a jar, and shake until well-mixed.
Honey lemon dressing (per 2 tablespoon serving):
Citrus dressing (per 2 tablespoon serving):