three small bowls of salad dressing in front of a plate of salad

Make Your Own: Salad Dressing

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
This Salad Dressing recipe is effortless and customizable to your flavor preferences. Use this Make Your Own Recipe Guide to make a simple dressing. All you need is acid + seasoning + oil!
Don't want to make your own? Try these dressing recipes:
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Honey-Orange Balsamic Dressing
Lemon Vinaigrette
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Course Dips & Dressings, Make Your Own: A Recipe Guide
Servings 5 2 tablespoons

Ingredients
  

Acid - Select One

  • 3 tablespoons acid (apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon/lime juice, red wine vinegar, rice vinegar, white wine vinegar)

Seasoning - Select One or Multiple

  • 1 tablespoon seasoning (dijon mustard, herbs/spices, minced garlic, parmesan cheese)

Oil - Select One

  • ½ cup oil (avocado, canola, olive, vegetable, or other preferred option)

Instructions
 

  • Clean the kitchen area and wash hands with soap and water.
  • If using fresh herbs, gently rinse under cold running water and pat dry with a clean paper towel.
  • In a container with a tight-fitting lid, mix the acid and the seasoning(s) well.
  • Then add oil, secure the cover, and shake until all ingredients are combined.

Storage

  • For safety, refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container as soon as possible, or within 2 hours, and use them within 7 days.

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Notes

  • Estimated Ingredient Amounts
    • 3 tablespoons of lemon juice is about 1 medium lemon.
    • 2 tablespoons of lime juice is about 1 lime.
    • 1 teaspoon of dried herbs is about 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs.
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic is about ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic clove.