Healthy Recipes Sauces & Condiments Salad Dressing Vinaigrette Our 20 Most Popular Vinaigrette Recipes By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on April 16, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Eva Kolenko Get out a jar, blender or humble fork to make these tasty vinaigrettes. These tangy mixtures are packed with flavor and perfect as dressings, marinades and dips for your favorite foods. And they happen to be some of the four- and five-star rated recipes that EatingWell readers are visiting most often, so we’re sure you’ll love them, too. Drizzle our Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette over something simple like a cabbage salad. Or, pair our sweet Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette with crudité at the next occasion so everyone can enjoy it. 01 of 20 Julia Child's Sauce Vinaigrette Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster When making her simple Sauce Vinaigrette recipe, Julia Child suggests using high-quality vinegar and oil, as their flavors will really shine through. We thought a pinch of sugar would balance the acidity and flavor of the ground mustard; feel free to add some if you find the dressing to be too strong. View Recipe 02 of 20 Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette Eva Kolenko While a 1-to-2 acid-to-oil ratio is common for vinaigrettes, shifting it to 1-to-1½ yields a dressing with a brighter flavor and fewer calories. That means for every 1/2 cup of acid, such as vinegar or lemon juice, use 3/4 cup of oil in this salad dressing recipe. View Recipe 03 of 20 Citrus Vinaigrette This versatile citrus salad dressing gets a touch of natural sweetness from orange juice, which balances the acidity of the lemon juice. Use it in coleslaw for a mayo-free dressing, or drizzle it over winter greens with dried fruit and nuts. View Recipe 04 of 20 Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette Here is a great, all-purpose salad dressing. The pleasing pungency of Dijon mustard makes it a good match for slightly bitter greens, such as escarole, chicory, radicchio or Belgian endive. It also makes an irresistible dipping sauce for crunchy vegetables (especially fennel) and crusty whole-wheat bread. View Recipe 05 of 20 Herb Vinaigrette Jen Causey This fresh herb vinaigrette dressing recipe is great tossed with mixed greens or as a dressing for cold pasta salads. It's easily adapted to whatever herbs and citrus you have on hand. Be sure to shake well before serving. View Recipe 06 of 20 Mint Vinaigrette This brightly flavored lemon-mint vinaigrette recipe is an ideal dressing for mixed green salads or grain salads, such a quinoa or freekah, topped with fresh fruit. View Recipe 07 of 20 Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette with Lemon A healthy, tasty homemade salad dressing is as simple as shaking a few ingredients in a jar. View Recipe 08 of 20 Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette This roasted red pepper vinaigrette recipe has a Spanish zing with the addition of sherry vinegar and smoked paprika. Purchased jarred roasted red peppers make this salad dressing recipe quick, or you can make it extra-special by roasting your own red peppers. View Recipe 09 of 20 Sherry Dijon Vinaigrette This healthy salad dressing takes just a few minutes to whip together and keeps for several days in the fridge. Try it with spicy greens, such as arugula, or any of your favorite dinner salads. View Recipe 10 of 20 Cucumber Herb Vinaigrette As the base of this herb-spiked dressing, pureed cucumber provides a mellow grassy flavor and a luxurious texture. Pureeing vegetables into a salad dressing is a great way to give it body (and to sneak in more low-cal vegetables). Experiment with tomatoes, arugula and/or roasted garlic to create your own dressing magic. View Recipe 11 of 20 Citrus-Lime Vinaigrette Tangy and spicy, this citrus-lime vinaigrette with orange juice, jalapeno pepper, and fresh cilantro is perfect tossed with baby arugula. View Recipe 12 of 20 Basil Vinaigrette Drizzle this basil salad dressing over sliced tomatoes or cooked green beans. Or toss it into a grain salad for a pop of fresh summertime flavor. View Recipe 13 of 20 Balsamic Vinaigrette Ana Cadena In this balsamic vinaigrette recipe, the addition of Italian seasoning adds an extra layer of flavor and spice. Use as a quick and easy balsamic vinegar salad dressing or as a balsamic marinade for chicken that's delicious and moist. View Recipe 14 of 20 Parsley-Lemon Vinaigrette Parsley has a lovely grassy flavor--but feel free to use any herb, such as cilantro, rosemary, basil or dill, in this healthy salad dressing. View Recipe 15 of 20 Charred Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette Jacob Fox This charred lemon-garlic vinaigrette picks up a pleasant smoky flavor from the grill. The garlic cooks just enough to mellow its flavor, and maple syrup balances the acidity nicely. View Recipe 16 of 20 Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette The sunny fresh flavors of tart lemon and cool mint combine to make a lively dressing that adds sparkle to salads made with steamed vegetables, potatoes or grains, such as couscous. View Recipe 17 of 20 Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette Christine Ma Maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness to this balsamic vinaigrette. Toss with a salad of apples, Cheddar and spinach, or serve over hot or room-temperature asparagus. View Recipe 18 of 20 Garlicky Pickle-Juice Vinaigrette Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman Don't toss that pickle juice! The salty-sour brine is the backbone of this quick vinaigrette that pairs well with salad greens as well as steamed potatoes and carrots. View Recipe 19 of 20 Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette Orange juice and cilantro yield a tangy dressing that you'll want to have on hand. View Recipe 20 of 20 Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette Walnut oil is worth seeking out for this tasty dressing; store leftover oil in the refrigerator. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit