Food Salad Recipes Simple Salad Dressing Recipes By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 8, 2023 Trending Videos Put aside bottled dressings and top your salads with our easy homemade maple-mustard dressing, berry-balsamic vinaigrette, buttermilk pesto dressing and more. 01 of 09 Maple-Mustard Dressing This easy, not-too-sweet variation on classic honey-mustard is Angry Trout Cafe's most popular dressing. Double the recipe if you like: It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to one month. Try it with Angry Trout's Grilled Fish with Lime and Tarragon salad. View Recipe 02 of 09 Buttermilk Pesto Dressing Try this creamy blend on a green salad with chicken or shrimp, or use it in a pasta salad with cherry tomatoes. We also like it drizzled over grilled or steamed asparagus. Although this dressing tastes creamy, the rich flavor comes from the pesto; Greek yogurt adds protein and calcium. View Recipe 03 of 09 Berry-Balsamic Vinaigrette The sweet tang of this rosy dressing pairs nicely with nuts, cheese, avocado or grilled chicken breast in a mixed green salad. A full 2 cups of strawberries boost the dressing's vitamin C and fiber; the olive oil is high in omega-3 fatty acids, a healthy fat that fights inflammation and protects against heart disease. Sumptuous Salads View Recipe 04 of 09 Asian-Style Vinaigrette Toss this light soy-ginger dressing with a bag of slaw mix and roasted peanuts for a nutritious side dish on stir-fry night. The recipe uses canola oil and sesame oil, which are both good choices as part of a balanced diet. Fresh Slaw Recipes View Recipe 05 of 09 Nutty Cranberry Dressing Put aside that bottled raspberry vinaigrette and try this amazing homemade alternative, flavored with maple syrup, Dijon mustard and toasted pecans. It's fantastic on a salad with apples or pears, goat cheese and leftover holiday turkey. View Recipe 06 of 09 Sriracha-Lime Ranch Dressing How can just three ingredients taste so good? This crazy-simple pantry fix-up begs to be drizzled over a chicken wrap or salad, or tossed with shredded cabbage for an easy slaw. Sensational Salad Recipes View Recipe 07 of 09 Kinnikinnick Farmhouse Vinaigrette Everyone should have a vinaigrette they can mix up at the drop of a hat—but if you don't, this one from Kinnikinnick Farm in Illinois should fit the bill. View Recipe 08 of 09 Homemade Herb Vinegars Do you have a bounty of herbs in your backyard or windowsill garden? Use them to make simple herb-infused vinegars. They're great for salad dressings and marinades and make wonderful food gifts. View Recipe 09 of 09 Yogurt-Chive Dressing Stir together a tangy, healthy dressing in just a couple of minutes. Hearty, Healthy Salad Recipes View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit