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Easy Homemade Salad Dressing in Jar – 5 Recipes for Fresh Flavor

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Simple, quick, and customizable salad dressings made in jars for fresh, vibrant flavor with minimal fuss. Perfect for busy days and versatile for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • Dijon mustard
  • Garlic, minced
  • Honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • Fresh dill and parsley, finely chopped
  • Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • Garlic powder
  • Sesame oil
  • Soy sauce or tamari
  • Rice vinegar
  • Fresh ginger, grated
  • Brown sugar
  • Chopped green onions
  • Whole grain mustard
  • Ripe avocado, mashed
  • Lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Water to thin as needed

Instructions

  1. Measure ingredients carefully, using a 3:1 oil to vinegar ratio for classic vinaigrette (e.g., 3 tablespoons olive oil to 1 tablespoon vinegar).
  2. Add acidic ingredients (vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, honey) to the jar first.
  3. Season with salt, pepper, and any dry spices or herbs.
  4. Pour in the oil last to help with emulsification.
  5. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds until creamy and slightly thickened.
  6. Taste and adjust by adding more honey, olive oil, or water as needed.
  7. Store in the fridge for up to 7 days; shake before each use to re-emulsify.
  8. For creamy dressings, mash or blend ingredients first, then transfer to jar for shaking and storage.

Notes

[‘Use room temperature ingredients for better emulsification.’, ‘Shake vigorously instead of stirring to create a silky texture.’, ‘Adjust acidity carefully; start with less vinegar and add more if needed.’, ‘Store dressings in glass jars to maintain freshness and avoid odors.’, ‘Add water or olive oil to loosen creamy dressings if too thick after chilling.’, ‘Shake well before each use as oil and vinegar separate naturally.’, ‘For Asian-inspired dressing, mash ginger and green onions in jar before adding liquids.’, ‘Substitute oils (avocado, walnut, grapeseed) and sweeteners (maple syrup, agave) for variations.’, ‘Use dried herbs sparingly as they are more potent than fresh.’]

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