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How To Make Your Own SALAD DRESSINGS and MARINADES

  • NicoleDeRosa
  • May 12, 2021
  • 6 min read

Updated: Aug 9, 2023




I love making my own salad dressings + marinades. I've compiled a list of 15 super versatile + yummy options. They are perfect for warm veggie bowls, sandwiches, wraps or salads! I love all of them, but I do loooooove the Maple Syrup + Orange Dressing either warmed up (over veggies or as a marinade on my fish dishes) or served cold (over a salad).

Enjoy + let me know in the comments, which ones you have made + which ones are your favorite! Post your photos + tag me on Instagram!




Tangy Lemon Vinaigrette


Ingredients

Makes 5 servings

  • 1 large lemon, zested + juiced

  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard (we love the Primal Kitchen brand which you can get here) Enter my 10% OFF coupon code at checkout: DEROSA10

  • 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil (once again, we love the Primal Kitchen brand) Enter my 10% OFF coupon code at checkout: DEROSA10

  • Sea salt (to taste)

  • Black pepper (to taste)


Directions

  • Combine all your ingredients in a bowl + whisk to combine.

  • Store in an airtight glass container to use throughout the week.

  • Shake well or whisk again each day before using.







Strawberry Vinaigrette


Ingredients


Directions

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender

  • Store in an airtight glass container to use throughout the week.

  • Shake well or whisk again each day before using.





Honey Mustard


Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil (once again, we love the Primal Kitchen brand) Enter my 10% OFF coupon code at checkout: DEROSA10

  • 1/2 a lemon (juiced or I used the Santa Cruz Organics brand)

  • 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard (we love the Primal Kitchen brand which you can get here) Enter my 10% OFF coupon code at checkout: DEROSA10

  • 1 tablespoon of honey

  • Salt (to taste)

  • Pepper (to taste)


Directions

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender

  • Store in an airtight glass container to use throughout the week.

  • Shake well or whisk again each day before using.






Avocado Cilantro


Ingredients

  • 2 small avocados

  • 2 lemons (juiced)

  • 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk (we use the Malibu Mylk brand which you can get here)

  • 1/2 cup of filtered water

  • 1/4 cup of fresh organic cilantro

  • 1 teaspoon of grated ginger

  • 1.5 teaspoons of garlic powder

  • Salt (to taste)


Directions

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender

  • Store in an airtight glass container to use throughout the week.

  • Shake well or whisk again each day before using.





Peanut Thai


Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter (or we use Almond or Walnut Butter by the Artisana brand)

  • 1/4 cup of coconut aminos

  • 1 lime (juiced)

  • 1 tablespoon of honey

  • 1 teaspoon of minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon of grated ginger

  • 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon of filtered water


Directions

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender

  • Store in an airtight glass container to use throughout the week.

  • Shake well or whisk again each day before using.






Apple Cider Vinegar Herb Dressing


I loooooove this herb dressing on top of warm veggie bowls, sandwiches, wraps or salads! Super versatile!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 a bunch of organic parsley (cleaned + chopped)

  • 1/2 a bunch of organic cilantro (cleaned + chopped)

  • 1/2 a bunch of organic basil (cleaned)

  • 2 garlic cloves (peeled)

  • 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar

  • Salt (to taste)

  • Pepper (to taste)

  • 1/2 a cup of organic extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil (once again, we love the Primal Kitchen brand) Enter my 10% OFF coupon code at checkout: DEROSA10


Directions

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender

  • Store in an airtight glass container to use throughout the week.

  • Shake well or whisk again each day before using.





Sesame Ginger Dressing


I loooooove this sesame ginger dressing either warmed up (over veggies or as a marinade) or cold (over a salad). It's so good and so versatile!


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil (once again, we love the Primal Kitchen brand) Enter my 10% OFF coupon code at checkout: DEROSA10

  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon of coconut aminos

  • 1.5 tablespoons of honey

  • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil

  • Salt (to taste)

  • Pepper (to taste)

  • Cayenne (to taste)

  • 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger


Directions

  • Combine all your ingredients in a bowl + whisk to combine.

  • Store in an airtight glass container to use throughout the week.

  • Shake well or whisk again each day before using.






Super Simple Dressing


Ingredients

Directions

  • Combine all your ingredients in a bowl + whisk to combine.

  • Store in an airtight glass container to use throughout the week.

  • Shake well or whisk again each day before using.





Lemon Garlic Dressing


Ingredients

Directions

  • In a food processor or chopper, combine all ingredients above.

  • Blend until there are no garlic pieces left.

  • Store in an airtight glass container to use throughout the week.

  • Shake well or whisk again each day before using.





Basil Salad Dressing


Ingredients

  • 2 ounces of fresh basil

  • 3/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil (once again, we love the Primal Kitchen brand) Enter my 10% OFF coupon code at checkout: DEROSA10

  • 1/2 a teaspoon of sea salt

  • 1/2 a teaspoon of pepper

  • 1 teaspoon of lemon juice


Directions

  • In a food processor or chopper, combine all ingredients above.

  • Blend on high speed until smooth

  • Store in an airtight glass container to use throughout the week.

  • Shake well or whisk again each day before using.





Creamy Avocado Dressing


Ingredients

  • 1 avocado

  • 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil (once again, we love the Primal Kitchen brand) Enter my 10% OFF coupon code at checkout: DEROSA10

  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

  • 1/2 cup of filtered water

  • 1/4 teaspoon of celtic sea salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper


Directions

  • Place avocado, extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil and filtered water in blender.

  • Puree until smooth

  • Then blend in salt + pepper





Avocado Dressing


Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados (chopped)

  • 2 spring onions (finely chopped)

  • 1 clove of garlic (minced)

  • Lime juice (to taste) - omit if you are sensitive to citrus

  • Filtered water (as needed)

  • Sea Salt (to taste)

  • 1/2 a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar (optional)


Directions

  • In a food processor or chopper, combine all ingredients above.

  • Blend on high speed until smooth

  • Store in an airtight glass container to use throughout the week.

  • Shake well or whisk again each day before using.





Creamy Onion Dressing


Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of red onion (minced)

  • 1/2 a cup of apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon of stevia

  • 1 teaspoon of mustard powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon of celtic sea salt

  • 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil (once again, we love the Primal Kitchen brand) Enter my 10% OFF coupon code at checkout: DEROSA10



Directions

  • Place onion, vinegar, stevia, mustard and salt in a blender

  • Puree on high speed for 20 seconds, until smooth

  • Turn on blender + drizzle in extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil





Green Goddess Dressing


Ingredients

  • 1 avocado

  • 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil (once again, we love the Primal Kitchen brand) Enter my 10% OFF coupon code at checkout: DEROSA10

  • 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

  • 1/2 a teaspoon of herbs de provence

  • 1/2 teaspoon of celtic sea salt

  • 3-5 drops of stevia

  • 1 cup of filtered water



Directions

  • In a blender, combine all ingredients above.

  • Blend on high speed until smooth + creamy

  • Store in an airtight glass container to use throughout the week.

  • Shake well or whisk again each day before using.







Maple Syrup + Orange Dressing


I love this dressing when I make Crispy Orange Cauliflower with Coconut Jasmine Rice. You can find that recipe here .


Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoons of sesame oil (I use: Napa Valley Naturals)

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons of fresh grated ginger

  • 3 cloves of garlic (minced)

  • 1 cup of fresh orange juice (I use: 365 brand, organic w/ Vitamin D + Calcium)

  • 1/4 cup of maple syrup (I use: 365 brand, dark maple syrup)

  • 3 tablespoons of coconut aminos (I use: Big Tree Farms, organic, non-gmo, soy + gluten free )

  • 3/4 teaspoons of red chili flakes

  • 1 tablespoon of cornstarch

  • 2 tablespoons of water



Directions

  • In a saucepan, heat up sesame oil. Then add in your ginger + garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.

  • Whisk in all of your ingredients EXCEPT cornstarch + water. Whisk for 2 minutes then crank up the heat and bring to a boil.

  • While your sauce is heating up, place cornstarch + water into a separate bowl, then add it to the sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. You want to make sure the cornstarch has dissolved.

  • Store in an airtight glass container to use throughout the week.

  • Shake well or whisk again each day before using.


Photos courtesy of: Wix, Artisana & Primal Kitchen

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