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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 thatEatingWellreaders are visiting most often, so we’re sure you’ll love them, too. Drizzle our Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette over something simple like acabbage salad. Or, pair our sweet Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette with crudité at the next occasion so everyone can enjoy it.
01of 19Julia Child’s Sauce VinaigrettePhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterWhen 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
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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.
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02of 19Lemon-Garlic VinaigretteEva KolenkoWhile 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
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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.
03of 19Citrus VinaigretteThis 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
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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.
04of 19Honey-Mustard VinaigretteHere 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
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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.
05of 19Herb VinaigretteJen CauseyThis 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
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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.
06of 19Mint VinaigretteThis 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
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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.
07of 19Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette with LemonA healthy, tasty homemade salad dressing is as simple as shaking a few ingredients in a jar.View Recipe
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Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette with Lemon
A healthy, tasty homemade salad dressing is as simple as shaking a few ingredients in a jar.
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Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette
09of 19Sherry Dijon VinaigretteThis 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
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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.
10of 19Cucumber Herb VinaigretteAs 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
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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.
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Citrus-Lime Vinaigrette
12of 19Basil VinaigretteDrizzle 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
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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.
13of 19Balsamic VinaigretteAna CadenaIn 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
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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.
14of 19Parsley-Lemon VinaigretteParsley 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
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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.
15of 19Charred Lemon-Garlic VinaigretteJacob FoxThis 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
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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.
16of 19Lemon-Mint VinaigretteThe 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
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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.
17of 19Maple-Balsamic VinaigretteChristine MaMaple 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
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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.
18of 19Garlicky Pickle-Juice VinaigrettePhotographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly DreesmanDon’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
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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.
19of 19Cilantro-Lime VinaigretteOrange juice and cilantro yield a tangy dressing that you’ll want to have on hand.View Recipe
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Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
Orange juice and cilantro yield a tangy dressing that you’ll want to have on hand.
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