Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing

Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing is a light and tangy dressing to coat just about any green salad deliciously. Loaded with fresh herbs and tomatoes in a simple oil and vinegar emulsion, this vinaigrette will have you craving salads!

Cranberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Cranberry Balsamic Vinaigrette is sweet and tangy homemade salad dressing goodness. It is easy to make and adds the perfect punch to any salad. Be sure to have plenty of bread for dipping in this delicious dressing too! It tastes so good!

Mango Raspberry Vinaigrette

Mango Raspberry Vinaigrette is a little bit sweet, a little bit tangy, and a whole lot tasty! The tang reminds me of a french dressing just a little bit, but the flavors in this vinaigrette create something much more flavorful than your traditional store-bought french dressing.

Creamy Italian Dressing

I've found so many good dressing recipes lately and this one is at the top of my list right now! It is low in carbs and so delicious - even the hubs likes it!! 

Homemade dressings are really easy and taste a thousand times better than store bought - trust me!! You will never buy dressing again once you start making your own. This whips up in a jiffy with a blender or food processor!

Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise (use real mayo for best results) 1/2 small onion 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 tablespoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Directions Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. For best results, refrigerate a couple of hours before serving.

Some more great dressings I've tried recently are:

Cilantro Lime Dressing - I LOVE this one and it makes a great marinade too!

Honey Mustard Dressing - This is just like Outback Steakhouse's dressing!

recipe source: allrecipes.com Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

Cilantro-Lime Dressing

allrecipes.com Cilantro-Lime Dressing

I am a BIG fan of Cilantro, so when I saw this dressing I had to try it! I especially love cilantro paired with ginger and lime! It is one of those flavor combos that just works for me - like tomato and basil or chocolate and peanut butter - they just go together!

I just love making my own dressings and this is a winner!  It's sweet and tangy with a little kick from the jalapeno - yummmm. I see many more salads in my future! 

Ingredients

1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped

1 clove garlic

3/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root

1/4 cup lime juice

1/3 cup honey

2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves

1/2 cup first cold pressed extra virgin olive oil (I like the Lucini Brand)

Directions

Mix 1 jalapeno, 1 clove garlic, 3/4 teaspoon minced ginger, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/3 cup honey, 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, and salt in a blender or a food processor until jalapeno, garlic, and ginger are finely chopped. Add cilantro leaves and pulse a few times to blend. Add olive oil and blend lightly until incorporated. Give it a taste and adjust seasonings to your liking. Refrigerate until ready to use. NOTE: Not only is this great as a salad dressing, but it makes a good marinade for chicken or pork and especially excellent on steak!