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All too often I find myself reverting to the same two or three salad dressings. This makes for routine greens which can get kind of boring. So I have put together a list of easy and delicious dressings that you can bookmark for later. Come back here and come back often. Sometimes I find great ones, make them, and forget where I found the recipe! Tell me this has happened to you?

Of course, you can easily buy any dressing you need, but if you do, can I advise you get the ones in the produce section? They just taste better. If you want to join the ranks of the many home cooks that have realized that making your own dressings at home is easier than figuring out how to work your coffee machine, then read on.

Vinaigrettes

The basic vinaigrette is so simple and easy to remember. It is olive oil and vinegar. Just remember the ratios – usually 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar – and you are good to go. Some recipes will use more vinegar, but my thought is that you can always adjust it to taste. Expand easily from there by adding some acidity like lemon juice or for a sweeter dressing add some brown sugar. Change the type of vinegar to change the whole dressing, and add some herbs and spices to try something new. Here are a few combinations I love.

1. Balsamic Vinaigrette

Balsamic vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, olive oil. This is the recipe I always use, it is fabulous.

2. Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Dijon mustard, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, olive oil

3. Red Wine Vinaigrette

Red wine vinegar, honey, lemon juice, salt and pepper, olive oil

4. Mustard Vinaigrette

White vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, black pepper, salt, garlic, vegetable or olive oil

5. Lemon-Mustard Vinaigrette

Lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, olive oil

6. Strawberry Vinaigrette

Strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, cider vinegar, olive oil, poppy seeds

7. Raspberry Vinaigrette

Raspberries, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, black pepper

8. Orange Vinaigrette

White wine vinegar, fresh orange juice, orange zest, sugar, salt, pepper, olive oil

9. Asian Vinaigrette

Vegetable oil, rice vinegar, light soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, ground white pepper

10. Basil Vinaigrette

Dijon mustard, shallot, basil, salt, sugar, white wine vinegar, olive oil

11. Champagne Vinaigrette

Garlic, dijon mustard, champagne vinegar, lemon juice, honey, hot sauce, salt, pepper olive oil

12. Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

Cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, salt, pepper, garlic

13. Greek Style Vinaigrette

Red wine vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, marjoram, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper

14. Mango Vinaigrette

Mango, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt

15. Tomato Vinaigrette

Tomatoes, red wine vinegar, olive oil, shallot, dry mustard, salt pepper

16. Wasabi Vinaigrette

Wasabi paste, rice vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, black pepper

17. Warm Bacon-Brown Sugar Vinaigrette

Bacon, vegetable oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, creole mustard, shallots, salt, black pepper

18. Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette

Vegetable oil, sugar, salt, olive oil, sherry vinegar, shallots, black pepper

Cream Style Dressings

These dressings usually involve a little more ingredients, but that means one thing to me – more creativity! Have a little more fun with these.

19. Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

20. Chipotle Ranch Dressing

21. Blue Cheese Dressing

22. Thousand Island Dressing

23. Creamy Greek Dressing

24. Creamy Italian Dressing

25. Creamy Caesar Dressing

26. Spicy Caesar Dressing

27. Warm Bacon Dressing

28. Sweet and Sour Salad Dressing

29. Honey Mustard Dressing

30. Avocado Dressing

31. Creamy Pancetta Dressing

32. Creamy Red Wine Vinaigrette

Do you have some dressings that you LOVE and use all the time? Let us know about them in the comments. Also, if you loved this article – bookmark it and share it with those you love!!