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Simple Basic Salad Dressing

Simple Basic Salad Dressing

Posted on November 30, 2025November 30, 2025 by Simple Essentials

Making your own salad dressing is so easy! It’s also a great way to save money and make sure that you know what ingredients are in the things you choose to eat.

Here is a basic salad dressing that I often use with any salad (including pasta salads), and you can mix up the seasoning however you prefer!

Basic salad dressing recipe:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1-2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1-2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1-2 tsp honey (you can heat up the honey for a few seconds at a time in the microwave if it’s not runny enough to mix)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method:

  1. Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl (or place all ingredients in a small glass jar and shake to combine)
  2. Mix straight into a salad or keep in airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days (make sure to shake/stir before serving if kept in fridge)

Enjoy and save yourself lots of money on not buying salad dressings at the store!

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