Easy Homemade Salad Dressings
Jun 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Homemade is better than store-bought. I completely understand how helpful convenience can be. But these salad dressings take less than 5 minutes to make and use simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
They are delicious and will elevate your everyday salad. You can double or triple the recipe, and keep them ready in the fridge to use as needed during the week. They also taste great over roasted vegetables.
Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Shake well before each use.
Dijon Mustard Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper
Pairs well with hearty green salads, butter lettuce, chicken or steak salads, and roasted vegetables.
Balsamic Honey Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp salt
Pairs well with nuts and fruit salads, arugula and burrata, and Mediterranean salads.
Summer Salad Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (pureed)
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper
Pairs well with dark green leaves like spinach or arugula, and fruit salads.
How to prepare
Mix all the ingredients together, drizzle over your salad, and toss well. Enjoy!
