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    Home » Roundups

    13 Healthy Homemade Salad Dressings

    Published: Feb 23, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    Don't weigh down your salad with unhealthy premade salad dressings from the grocery store. By making your own healthy homemade salad dressing recipes you can add flavor to your meals without compromising on nutrition. Homemade dressings are a great way to control the ingredients so you can easily make a low-calorie dressing recipe, or change the ingredients to suit your taste and dietary preference.

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    Try flavorful vinaigrettes made with fruit for natural sweetness or use Greek yogurt in place of mayo in blue cheese dressing. These dressings take only minutes to make and use just a handful of wholesome ingredients. So the next time you make a fantastic salad with fresh veggies take the time to make one of these homemade salad dressing recipes to take your meal to the next level!

    Blackberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

    Blackberry balsamic vinaigrette dressing with blackberries and green salad on the background.
    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Unleash the summer vibe through the blackberry balsamic vinaigrette dressing, perfect for a chicken entree and green salad. It can be made in 10 minutes, and it's best to use it within seven days.

    Get the Recipe: Blackberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

    Creamy Homemade Balsamic Dressing {with Greek Yogurt}

    Homemade balsamic dressing made of Greek yogurt stored in a mason jar.
    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Creamy homemade balsamic dressing with Greek yogurt is a bit low carb because the mayonnaise is substituted with yogurt. This salad dressing is flavorful, with a hint of garlicky flavor.

    Get the Recipe: Creamy Homemade Balsamic Dressing {with Greek Yogurt}

    Easy Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

    Homemade Caesar salad dressing on green salad and croutons
    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Dressings make salads more exciting to eat. If you are a salad lover or trying to get into it, Caesar salad dressing is an excellent idea to make. This classic dressing is an excellent pairing for green salads and even fried dishes.

    Get the Recipe: Easy Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

    Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing

    Greek yogurt blue cheese dressing with crispy and fresh vegetables.
    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Greek yogurt blue cheese dressing is not only excellent for green salads but also for fresh and crispy vegetables and even buffalo-flavored meatballs, fried chicken, or nuggets.

    Get the Recipe: Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing

    Citrus Vinaigrette

    Citrus Vinaigrette in a mason jar.
    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Vinaigrette is one of the most straightforward dressings to try at home because it is a mixture of oil and something with acidity. Also, it is healthier than dressings made with mayonnaise. Try this citrus vinaigrette, and it brightens every salad.

    Get the Recipe: Citrus Vinaigrette

    Southwest Salad Dressing

    South salad dressing with chili on the side.
    Photo Credit: Moon and Spoon and Yum

    Southwest salad dressing is creamy and rich, with a rich flavor from the lime, mayonnaise, and other spices that blend perfectly together. It can also be a spread or dipping sauce.

    Get the Recipe: Southwest Salad Dressing

    Easy Sweet Balsamic Dressing

    Sweet balsamic dressing on a strawberry salad.
    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Elevate your salad by adding the sweet balsamic dressing, which you can easily make at home. This dressing variation balances the sweet and acidic flavors, making the salad more appetizing. You can also use this as a marinade.

    Get the Recipe: Easy Sweet Balsamic Dressing

    White Balsamic Vinaigrette

    White balsamic vinaigrette in a mason jar.
    Photo Credit: Veggies Save the Day

    If you want a tangy and light dressing for your salad, the white balsamic vinaigrette might be the perfect choice. This vinaigrette is quick and easy to make and contains natural sugar. This is good for meal prep lettuce-based salad.

    Get the Recipe: White Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

    Strawberry balsamic vinaigrette on grilled chicken and strawberry salad.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living

    Elevate the flavor of your summer salad or intensify the taste of your grilled chicken and strawberry salad with this easy-to-make strawberry balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing.

    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

    Tahini Goddess Dressing

    Tahini Goddess dressing in a bowl and on chicken salad.
    Photo Credit: Veggie Inspired

    Are you looking for a tangy, savory, but creamy salad dressing? The Tahini Goddess dressing is your best choice. This versatile dressing is also excellent with other dishes.

    Get the Recipe: Tahini Goddess Dressing

    Lemon Herb Dressing

    Freshly made lemon herb dressing.
    Photo Credit: Sungrown Kitchen

    Lemon herb dressing is the best choice for using fresh herbs from your garden, such as basil, oregano, and more. A vinaigrette made from lemon and herbs can also be used as a marinade.

    Get the Recipe: Lemon Herb Dressing

    Honey Jalapeño Lime Vinaigrette

    Beautifully plated honey jalapeño lime vinaigrette.
    Photo Credit: Two Cloves Kitchen

    Making a versatile vinaigrette dressing at home is nice; you can have the flavors you want anytime. Honey jalapeño lime vinaigrette is an excellent idea. It has a balance of sweetness, spiciness, and tanginess that goes well even as a marinade.

    Get the Recipe: Honey Jalapeño Lime Vinaigrette

    Apple Cider Vinaigrette

    Apple cider vinaigrette for tomato salad.
    Photo Credit: Valerie's Kitchen

    Apple cider vinaigrette is an all-around dressing with tangy, bright, and sweet flavors. This salad dressing variation is perfect for salad sides and even for grilled meats.

    Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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    Hi, I'm Bobbie! Welcome to Blue's Best Life. I'm a self-taught cook that loves to cook wholesome meals while still enjoying a truly decadent dessert, because there is always room for a little something sweet!

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