12 Flavor-Packed Homemade Salad Dressings

By Jenn Segal

When it comes to salad, the dressing makes all the difference. Homemade dressings beat store-bought every time. These recipes are so good, you’ll want to eat them by the spoonful.

Ranch Dressing

Whip up a batch of homemade ranch dressing and savor its legendary creamy, tangy, herb-packed goodness—perfect for dipping, drizzling, or spreading on all your favorites!
Green Goddess Dressing (and Dip)

Cool, creamy, and flecked with fresh herbs, green goddess dressing is wonderful on salads or served as a dip.
Copycat Recipe: Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette

This chipotle honey vinaigrette tastes just like the original.
Balsamic Vinaigrette

My go-to balsamic vinaigrette—perfect for drizzling over fresh greens, juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and more.
Creamy Feta Dressing

This tangy creamy feta dressing is excellent over any combination of heirloom tomatoes, bell peppers, cukes, olives, fresh herbs, and (yes) more feta.
Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

My family loves this rich and creamy Caesar salad dressing. It’s not overly garlicky or fishy — it’s just right.
Russian Dressing

Russian dressing makes a delicious sandwich spread, salad dressing, burger topper, or dip for fried seafood.
Poppy Seed Dressing

Brighten up your salads with a homemade poppy seed dressing that’s tangy, sweet, and easy to make.
Vinaigrette

You can whisk up this all-purpose vinaigrette in minutes, and it’s good on almost any salad.
Blue Cheese Dressing

Perfect for salads or as a dip for veggies or wings, this creamy blue cheese dressing packs plenty of flavor.
Basil Vinaigrette

Capture the taste of summer with this vibrant basil vinaigrette, perfect for jazzing up salads, veggies, and grilled favorites.
Zesty Homemade Italian Dressing

Forget the bottled stuff: this zesty homemade Italian dressing is easy to make and packed with flavor.