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6 Homemade Salad Dressings That Are Better Than Store-Bought

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Hamilton chapter.

The wrong salad dressing can ruin a perfectly good meal, especially when you think you are eating healthy, but your dressing is packed with empty calories and sugar. Thankfully, it’s super easy to make low sugar, delicious salad dressing at home. Get ready to take your salad game to the next level.

1. Balsamic Dijon

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I use this dressing for pretty much everything because its light and very versatile. Try with spinach, strawberries, and pumpkin seeds as a side to your breakfast omelet.

2. Honey Sriracha Lime

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If you like salad like you like the rest of your food life, spice it up with some Sriracha. Try this honey Sriracha lime dressing with grilled vegetable or chicken dishes.

3. Italian

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Italian dressing also makes a great chicken marinade. Throw the chicken in a bowl with some dressing for an hour or so before you grill for some deliciously seasoned chicken.

4. Avocado-Basil

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This is the dairy free creamy dressing you have been waiting for. I personally love this dressing mixed with shaved brussels sprouts and shredded chicken.

5. Egg-less Caesar

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A good caesar dressing is surprisingly really hard to find. Thankfully, it is super easy to make on your own, anchovies optional.

6. Ranch

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Any foodie knows there are endless ways to eat ranch. If you don’t believe me, do your research. Pizza, crudité, chicken wings, dare I go on. Save yourself some money and make this at home.

Never have you loved salads so much.