These simple creamy salad dressings are my go-to’s for transforming fresh salads into something incredibly delicious. Many of them are copycats of your store-bought favorites, like Caesar dressing or ranch dressing (though healthier when made at home). And if you’re dairy-free, I’ll share a few substitutions below!
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I honestly don’t even remember the last time I bought a bottle of store-bought dressing. Ever since I started making them myself at home, I realized just how much fresher, cleaner, and more delicious they can be. Just take a peek at my entire list of salad dressings!
But for meals that need a bit more oomph, these creamy salad dressings are my absolute favorite. They’re obviously perfect for classic creamy salads like this Caesar salad or coleslaw. But don’t forget that they’re great drizzled on roasted vegetables or proteins like chicken. I loooove the lemon tahini dressing tossed with my roasted carrot and parsnip salad recipe in my Healthy Meal Prep cookbook!
If you’re dairy-free, some of these can be made with Greek yogurt or a dairy-free alternative. You can find substitution tips within each recipe post below 😊.
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Ranch Dressing
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Most Delicious Caesar Dressing
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Maple Mustard Tahini Dressing
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Blue Cheese Dressing
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Coleslaw Dressing (So Easy!)
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Avocado Dressing
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Lemon Tahini Dressing
Wondering how long you can store these for? Most of these creamy dressings will last up to one week in the fridge! That makes them the perfect ingredient to prep for the week and use for salads, side dishes, and more.
If you make any of these creamy salad dressings, let me know how they turn out in the comments below! Your review will help other readers in the community. And if you’re looking for more healthy food inspiration, join my free newsletter here.
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Love your book and website. Thank you for inspiring this octogenarian to keep cooking.
Thanks so much, Mary! I’m glad I can keep inspiring you in the kitchen. :) Enjoy!
Love your site and recipes! When gluten free friends come for dinner, I have no fear of making something they cannot eat.
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Hi Victoria – I’m so happy my recipes make hosting gluten-free friends a little easier! I love cod and other white fish because they’re so versatile, and I’ll definitely take your request for more fish recipes to heart.
Thank you for these recipes. I am a dairy free person. Who is so excited to use and try these dressing recipes. My garden lettuce will now be well used.
Thank you for all the knowledge you share with me. Can’t wait to try one for lunch.
Hi Joan – Excited to see which salad dressings you end up loving!
How do you make a oil and vinegar coleslaw please give me the receipt my never turns out
Hi Paula – I have a vinegar coleslaw recipe you can try! Head over to the search bar and type “vinegar coleslaw”.
Hi Lisa! You are simply amazing. I am allergic to sesame seeds, so I can’t have tahini… what can I substitute to still enjoy your fall salads when I can’t have the dressing?
Hi Malika – For a creamy, nutty alternative, I’d try cashew butter or almond butter in the dressing. If you have a nut allergy, sunflower seed butter is another great option. Just keep in mind that each will have a slightly different flavor, so you may want to add a little extra lemon juice or vinegar to balance it.