21 Vinaigrette Recipes That Your Salads Need
Bracing, bright, acidic, and emulsified: We love a good vinaigrette. Here are 21 of 'em, for all your salad-type needs.
Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott1/21Sugar Snap Pea Vinaigrette
Make sure to add the lemon juice just before serving so that the vinaigrette holds its vibrant color.
- Hirsheimer & Hamilton3/21
Fresh Chive Vinaigrette
Herbs in the dressing beg for herbs in the salad, too. Toss big handfuls in.
- Alex Lau4/21
All-Purpose Vinaigrette
Not just for salads: Drizzle over roast potatoes, serve alongside rotisserie chicken, or spoon over a sandwich.
- Hirsheimer & Hamilton5/21
Canal House Classic Vinaigrette
Make this once with measuring spoons and cups; the next time, just eyeball it, adjusting any or all of the ingredients to suit your palate. Then you can call it your classic.
- Hirsheimer & Hamilton6/21
Lemon-Anchovy Vinaigrette
A lighter, brighter option for all you Caesar salad lovers.
- Peden + Munk7/21
Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette
Salt will dissolve more easily before the oil is added, so make sure to season at the beginning.
- 8/21
Sesame-Miso Vinaigrette
If the vibrancy of this dressing fades, perk it back up with more lime juice.
- Christina Holmes10/21
Toasted Spice Vinaigrette
This assertive dressing is great for the less-is-more summer months. It's all you need on grain salads, steaks, and peak produce.
- Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott11/21
Creamy Lemon–Mustard Vinaigrette
This lemony dressing is a classic vinaigrette, and too easy NOT to make.
- Danny Kim12/21
Simone's Shallot Vinaigrette
This vinaigrette can be made 1 week ahead and kept refrigerated. Bring to room temperature and shake before using.
- 14/21
Granny Smith Apple Cider Vinaigrette
A whole, blended apple goes into this dressing for texture—you'll strain out the seeds and core before mixing.
- 15/21
Creamy Dijon Vinaigrette
When we make a mustard vinaigrette, we always reach for Dijon. It's got the perfect balance of zip and bite and helps emulsify the dressing.
- Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott16/21
Mixed Olive Vinaigrette
If making ahead of time, set the basil to the side; it will oxidize in the acidic sauce. Stir it in right before serving.
- Danny Kim18/21
Whole Grain Mustard Walnut Vinaigrette
Avoid whole grain mustards that are aggressively sweetened with honey; you want a bit of sharpness here.
- 19/21
Citrus Vinaigrette
Always make more salad dressing than you'll need. It takes no longer to mix a big batch, and it means tomorrow night's salad will be ready in minutes.
- 20/21
Charred Corn Husk Oil Dressing
Corn husks can be transformed into a surprisingly flavorful oil. This vinaigrette is thickened with blended tofu.
- 21/21
Lemon-Mint Sauce
This bright vinaigrette is good for a lot more than just salads. Try it on grilled veggies, meat, and seafood.