🥗 Skip Store-Bought — Homemade Dressings Taste Better!

 

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🥗 Skip Store-Bought — Homemade Dressings Taste Better!

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1️⃣ 🥢 Asian Sesame Dressing (Creamy & Flavorful)

Ingredients

• ¼ cup avocado oil
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 garlic clove, finely grated
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional but recommended)
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, for creaminess)

Instructions

1. Whisk all ingredients in a bowl or shake well in a mason jar.
2. Taste and adjust:
   • Sweeter → add honey
   • Saltier → add soy sauce
   • Tangier → add rice vinegar
3. Chill 10–15 minutes to let flavors blend.

Uses

• Asian salads & slaws
• Cold noodle salads
• Dip for cucumbers or dumplings
• Marinade for chicken or tofu

Storage

• Refrigerate up to 7 days
• Shake before using

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2️⃣ 🌿 Cilantro Lime Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cilantro (leaves only)
• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small garlic clove
• 1 tsp honey or sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2–4 tbsp water or milk (to thin)

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Add liquid gradually to reach desired consistency.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Yield

• About 1½ cups (10–12 servings)

Uses

• Salads & taco bowls
• Grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp
• Tacos, burritos & quesadillas
• Rice bowls or roasted veggies

Storage

• Refrigerate 4–5 days
• Stir or shake before using

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3️⃣ 🍋 Lemon Vinaigrette (Fresh & Classic)

Ingredients

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Whisk lemon juice, zest, Dijon, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
3. Taste and adjust.

Uses

• Green salads & arugula
• Roasted vegetables
• Chicken, shrimp, pasta or potato salad

Storage

• Refrigerate 5–7 days
• Shake before using

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4️⃣ 🥛 Classic Ranch Dressing (Creamy & Homemade)

Ingredients

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup buttermilk (or milk)
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 tsp dried dill
• ½ tsp dried parsley
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1–2 tsp lemon juice or vinegar

Instructions

1. Whisk all ingredients until smooth.
2. Adjust thickness and seasoning.
3. Chill 30 minutes for best flavor.

Uses

• Salads & veggie trays
• Wings & pizza dip
• Potatoes, wraps & burgers

Storage

• Refrigerate 5–7 days

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5️⃣ 🍋 Tahini Lemon Dressing (Creamy & Dairy-Free)

Ingredients

• ½ cup tahini
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• ¼–½ cup cold water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

Instructions

1. Whisk tahini and lemon juice until thick.
2. Add garlic, oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Slowly whisk in water until smooth and pourable.
4. Adjust seasoning.

Uses

• Salads & grain bowls
• Falafel, shawarma & wraps
• Roasted vegetables
• Veggie or pita dip

Storage

• Refrigerate up to 7 days

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6️⃣ 🇮🇹 Classic Italian Dressing (Zesty)

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey or sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Optional: 2 tbsp grated Parmesan

Instructions

1. Whisk or shake all ingredients until emulsified.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Uses

• Green & pasta salads
• Marinade for meats
• Roasted vegetables
• Bread dip

Storage

• Refrigerate up to 2 weeks

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7️⃣ 🥗 Thousand Island Dressing

Ingredients

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar or honey
• ½ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp minced onion
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Whisk all ingredients until smooth.
2. Chill 20–30 minutes before serving.

Uses

• Salads & burgers
• Fries & sandwiches
• Wraps & seafood

Storage

• Refrigerate 5–7 days

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8️⃣ 🥗 Balsamic Vinaigrette (Rich & Balanced)

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Whisk vinegar, Dijon, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Slowly add olive oil while whisking until smooth.
3. Taste and adjust.

Uses

• Green & fruit salads
• Caprese
• Roasted vegetables
• Chicken or steak marinade

Storage

• Refrigerate up to 2 weeks
• Shake before using

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