Dressings

A salad dressing is a type of sauce that enhances the flavor of various types of salads, from leafy greens to bean salads, noodle or pasta salads, antipasti, and potato salads.

Dressing Recipes

Carrot Ginger Dressing Recipe: A Flavorful Twist for Your Salads

Sweet Chili Dressing: Easy and Spicy

Basic Red Wine Vinaigrette Recipe

Best Tahini Dressing Recipe to Elevate Your Dishes

Whether drizzled over, tossed with ingredients, or served as a dip for crudités or chicken wings, this great condiment is an essential component of Western cuisine.

There are two main types of salad dressings:

1. Vinaigrettes: These are emulsions typically made from olive oil or salad oil combined with vinegar and infused with herbs, spices, salt, pepper, sugar, and other ingredients like poppy seeds or Parmesan cheese. Vinaigrettes are popular for their light, tangy flavors.
2. Creamy Dressings: These dressings have a rich texture, often based on mayonnaise or fermented dairy products like yogurt, sour cream (such as crème fraîche or smetana), or buttermilk.

Buttermilk-based ranch dressing is the favorite in the United States, followed closely by vinaigrettes and Caesar-style dressings. Each offers a unique taste, making them a staple in salad recipes and a variety of other dishes.