Salads are healthy and versatile options for a delicious lunch or even dinner. They are ideal meals because they take minimal preparation, cooking and use easily accessible produce. The ingredients are important components, but what really makes a salad is the dressing. Here are 30 recipes that will leave you inspired for many meals to come.
1. Caesar Salad Dressing
This classic recipe is creamy and tangy and complements any Caesar salad, along with grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, croutons and Parmesan cheese.
2. Sesame Ginger Dressing
The perfect dressing to drizzle over a Chinese chicken salad. For a healthier version of this salad leave off the fried wonton strips.
3. Crab Louie Dressing
The key to getting this salad right is the rich dressing that will highlight the crab (or shrimp), avocado, asparagus, egg and cherry tomatoes.
4. Cobb Salad Dressing
This popular salad has many ingredients that make it delicious, but to top it off, it’s important to get the dressing ratio just right.
5. Simple Olive Oil and Lemon Dressing
A great addition to a easy arugula salad with beets and goat cheese. Add walnuts for an extra flavor.
6. Tuna Nicoise Dressing
This simple dressing for a well-loved salad is easy to make with herbs and spices that are easily found in your kitchen.
7. California Miso Avocado Salad Dressing
A unique dressing inspired by Japanese flavors. This is a real treat on a salad that is made of beans, broccoli, crunchy seeds and avocado.
8. Mexican Chopped Salad Dressing
A delicious addition to a heart-healthy salad that combines fresh zucchini, roasted corn, bell peppers and other colorful produce for a beautiful presentation.
9. Waldorf Salad Dressing
Tangy, spicy and creamy dressing that complements this famous salad that originated in New York.
10. Creamy Italian Dressing
A classic choice that complements any simple garden salad.
11. Mango-Lime Dressing
With a great mixture of sweet and tangy, this is a perfect dressing for any salad.
12. Spicy Honey Mustard Dressing
Perfect addition to a simple side salad.
13. Blue Cheese Dressing
A great dressing for an iceberg wedge salad.
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14. Classic Vinaigrette
Spices up a simple dinner salad.
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15. Homemade House Dressing
A delicious and rich addition to an iceberg or garden salad.
16. Ginger-Miso Dressing
An ideal dressing to spice up a garden salad. Add carrots to further complement the rich spicy flavor.
17. Japanese Restaurant-Style Dressing
A simple, but satisfying dressing that goes well on a plain iceberg salad.
18. Russian Dressing
Sweet and with a peppery kick, this dressing is a great addition to any simple salad.
19. Honey Poppy Seed Dressing
A sweet addition to a simple garden salad. Especially delicious with cherry tomatoes.
20. Ranch Dressing
A classic recipe that goes well with all salads, especially iceberg.
21. Watermelon Raspberry Vinaigrette
A unique fruity take on a classic dressing that would go great on an arugula salad.
22. Warm Honey Walnut Dressing
A sweet dressing that would also complement an arugula salad.
23. Warm Bacon Dressing
A delicious addition to a simple garden salad or any vegetables for that matter.
24. Sashimi Salad Dressing
A simple dressing that packs a punch.
25. Cilantro Lime Dressing
A rich and creamy recipe that goes especially well with a iceberg salad.
26. Mango Dressing
This versatile dressing goes well with grilled chicken and avocado salad.
27. Creamy Pesto Dressing
The perfect addition to a simple garden salad complete with croutons.
28. Almond Honey Mustard Dressing
Similar to its cousin, this dressing has the added nutty flavor to spice up a chicken salad.
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29. Greek Dressing
A light and crisp recipe that is perfect on a simple romaine salad with fresh tomatoes.
30. Snappy Southwest Dressing
This creamy, spicy dressing is a great addition to spice up a garden salad
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