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Six homemade salad dressings

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  • Takes a bit of care

A good dressing can completely transform a salad, and once you start making your own, you'll never want to go back to shop-bought. They're quick to prepare, made with simple ingredients, and perfect for everything from crisp green salads to roasted vegetables, grain bowls and more. 6 homemade salad dressings you'll make again and again.

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Six homemade salad dressings

A good dressing can completely transform a salad, and once you start making your own, you'll never want to go back to shop-bought.

  • Takes a bit of care

Times and difficulty are our estimates from the method, not stopwatch figures.

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Ingredients

Lemon dressing

Balsamic dressing

Peanut butter & chilli dressing

Herby yoghurt dressing

Green goddess dressing

Shallot vinaigrette

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A dotted underline means the amount has been rounded to something you can measure.

Method

  1. Step 1

    Add all of the ingredients to a jar with a lid.

  2. Step 2

    Shake well until the dressing is fully emulsified.

  3. Step 3

    Taste and adjust with extra salt, pepper or honey to suit your preference.

  4. Step 4

    Perfect for: Green salads, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables and grain bowls.

Balsamic dressing

  1. Step 1

    Add all of the ingredients to a jar.

  2. Step 2

    Seal and shake until smooth and emulsified.

  3. Step 3

    Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.

  4. Step 4

    Perfect for: Tomato salads, mozzarella, roasted vegetables and leafy greens.

Peanut butter & chilli dressing

  1. Step 1

    Warm water, as needed.

  2. Step 2

    Chilli flakes (optional).

  3. Step 3

    Add the peanut butter (60 g), Sriracha (1 tsp), soy sauce (2 tsp), lemon juice and honey to a bowl.

  4. Step 4

    Whisk until combined.

  5. Step 5

    Gradually whisk in warm water until you reach your preferred consistency.

  6. Step 6

    Add chilli flakes for extra heat if desired.

  7. Step 7

    Perfect for: Asian-style salads, slaws, noodles and as a dipping sauce.

Herby yoghurt dressing

  1. Step 1

    Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Mix until smooth.

  3. Step 3

    Add a splash of water if you prefer a thinner consistency.

  4. Step 4

    Season to taste.

  5. Step 5

    Perfect for: Salads, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables and wraps.

Green goddess dressing

  1. Step 1

    Place all of the ingredients into a jug or blender.

  2. Step 2

    Blend until smooth.

  3. Step 3

    Add a splash of water if you'd like a thinner dressing.

  4. Step 4

    Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.

  5. Step 5

    Perfect for: Leafy salads, grilled vegetables, chicken and seafood.

Shallot vinaigrette

  1. Step 1

    Finely dice the shallot (1 shallot) and place it into a bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Add the vinegar (30 ml), Dijon mustard (1 tsp), olive oil (70 ml) and honey.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk until emulsified.

  4. Step 4

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Step 5

    Perfect for: Green salads, steak salads, roasted vegetables and French-style salads.

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