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This everyday salad dressing recipe is one of my new obsessions. Spring is here, which means lettuce has officially been planted in my garden. Soon my family will have an abundance of fresh greens to enjoy. Even if you do not have a garden, you can find locally grown greens at a nearby farmers market. Salads are one of my favorite parts of spring. This bright and tangy salad dressing recipe is perfect for any salad. It is easy to make, coming together in less than 5 minutes.

Many store bought salad dressings contain questionable ingredients. They contain genetically modified low-quality oils, added sugar, excess sodium, and artificial additives like preservatives and stabilizers. While these things make your salad dressing more shelf stable and cost effective, they may not be the best option for your health.

This homemade salad dressing, however, is a game changer. It contains only high quality ingredients. It is made with olive or avocado oil, red wine vinegar, and a handful of seasonings. It delivers fresh, wholesome flavor without any unwanted extras. This simple recipe is sure to level up any salad.

Why you will love this recipe

• Cost effective – This recipe is very inexpensive to make and can be made with ingredients you likely have in your pantry.
• Fresh, bold flavor – You will not be able to find a store bought salad dressing that is as fresh as one you make in your own kitchen.
• No unwanted additives – Many store bought salad dressings contain added sugar, artificial flavors, and preservatives. This recipe does not contain any of these ingredients!

Tips and tricks

• While an immersion blender is not necessary, I find it easier to use than a typical blender. It allows me to blend up my ingredients without dirtying another dish. Another option would be to up the ingredients in a sealed container, like a mason jar.
• This salad dressing recipe can be used right away but it is best if it sits for a day for the flavors to meld together.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil (or avocado oil if you prefer more of a neutral flavor)
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

How to make this everyday salad dressing recipe

• Add all the ingredients to a container and blend together.

Storage

• This salad dressing recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Main dishes to serve alongside a salad

• Slow cooker salsa chicken
• Gluten free meatballs
• Drop biscuit chicken pot pie
• Hot ham and cheese sliders
• Crockpot creamy pasta chicken

Everyday Salad Dressing Recipe

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

6

minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

• Add all the ingredients to a container and blend together.