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Home » Recipes » Lunch » Salad + Dressing » 3 Easy DIY Salad Dressings

Mar 27, 2017(updated January 13, 2022)

3 Easy DIY Salad Dressings

4.60 from 10 votes
By Dani Spies
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DIY salad dressing ranch, green goddess and ginger red pepper vinaigrette.

Scroll down to watch the step-by-step video for all three dressings.

These fresh, flavorful, homemade salad dressings will have you wanting to eat more and more veggies!  I find myself thinking about fresh salads and raw veggies a lot more often when I know I have these tasty dressings in my fridge.

You can choose from my Creamy Buttermilk Ranch, Dairy Free Green Goddess or Red Pepper and Ginger Vinaigrette.  The hardest decision will be deciding which one to try first!

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
homemade buttermilk ranch dressing

This creamy buttermilk ranch dressing is my favorite!  The addition  of fresh herbs make it super fresh and vibrant.

CREAMY BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING

  • 1/4 cup low fat buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp. diced onion
  • 1 tbsp. chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp. chopped dill
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
  • pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Combine everything together and mix until well incorporated.  Store up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Makes 1 cup.

Nutrients per 2 tbsp: Calories: 59; Total Fat: 5.7g Saturated Fat: 0.9g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Carbohydrate: 0.8g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Protein: 1g

Dairy Free Green Goddessdairy free homemade green goddess salad dressing

I love that this green goddess dressing is 100% dairy free and jam packed with fresh herbs.  You can use this on top of your favorite salad, put in on a sandwich, or simply enjoy it as a dip for raw veggies.

DAIRY FREE GREEN GODDESS RECIPE

  • 1/2 ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 cup parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Combine first 9 ingredients in a food processor and blend until combined.  Add in olive oil and blend until creamy.  Store up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Makes 1 cup.

Nutrients per 2 tbsp: Calories: 88; Total Fat: 9.4g Saturated Fat: 2.2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 2.8g; Dietary Fiber: 0.8g; Protein: 0.5g

Red Pepper + Ginger Vinaigrette

red pepper and ginger vinaigrette homemade dressing While this dressing isn’t creamy like the other two, it has a clean, fresh flavor and a little kick from the ginger.  I find the flavor to be seriously addictive.

RED PEPPER + GINGER VINAIGRETTE  RECIPE

  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
  • 1 clove of crushed garlic
  • 1 tsp of grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp kosher sea salt
  • 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil

Combine first 5 ingredients in a food processor and blend until broken down.  Add in extra virgin olive oil and blend until creamy.  Store up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Makes 1 cup.

Nutrients per 2 tbsp: Calories: 65; Total Fat: 7.1g Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 2.2g; Dietary Fiber: 0.4g; Protein: 0.2g

DIY at home salad dressing three recipes ranch, green goddess and red pepper ginger vinaigrette.
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4.60 from 10 votes

3 Easy DIY Salad Dressings

Course: DIET, how-to, KITCHEN BASICS, LUNCH, salad + dressing
Cuisine: American, gluten free
Author: Dani Spies
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Gluten Free, How-To, Recipes, Salad + Dressing, Video

About Dani Spies

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. Emmillie Ritz says

    May 18, 2017 at 1:43 pm

    5 stars
    Dani. I am concerned about the evoo that I am using. Which is the best. (Extra virgin olive oil)

    Reply
    • Dani says

      May 31, 2017 at 11:45 am

      5 stars
      The best option for Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one that is cold pressed. Be sure to store it in a cool dark place (A dark bottle is even better!!)

      Reply
  2. Char Reavis says

    June 26, 2017 at 4:25 pm

    5 stars
    Dani:

    I absolutely love you and all you share about Clean Eating and good health. Thank you so much. My favorites are the “3 Salad Dressing Recipes”, the “Egg Cups”, and the “3 Quinoa Salads”. I watch your videos at least once a day. I have lost 28 pounds in 9 weeks, eating your clean recipes and exercising for an hour everyday, not matter what! Your such a great Inspiration

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    • Dani says

      June 28, 2017 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      Wow! Thats amazing. Congratulations to you and your efforts. I’m so glad to know that my videos and recipes are helpful. xo

      Reply
  3. Sue says

    June 25, 2019 at 12:01 pm

    5 stars
    Wonderful salad dressing..thank you,hard to find ones that sre good for diabetics

    Reply
    • Dani says

      June 27, 2019 at 1:53 pm

      5 stars
      So glad you like them Sue! Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  4. maureen says

    August 24, 2019 at 12:06 pm

    I cant get to print the salad dressing guide after I gave you my email and name. please helpme
    Maureen

    Reply
    • Dani says

      August 25, 2019 at 6:44 pm

      I sent you an email!!

      Reply
  5. Karen says

    May 23, 2022 at 5:44 pm

    5 stars
    I tried to print this and the 3 clean eating dressings and they will not print. Usually I put your recipes, which I love by the way, in my CopyMeThat cookbook but these 2 will not work there either. May I get them in a different format that will print, please? Thank you for helping me on my clean eating journey. My cholesterol numbers have improved, I have lost weight and feel so much better. You are never too old to learn new things and improve

    Reply

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