Best 9 Herb Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipes

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Are you tired of boring, flavorless salads? Do you crave a dressing that is both flavorful and healthy? If so, then you need to try herb vinaigrette salad dressing. This type of dressing is made with fresh herbs, olive oil, and vinegar, and it is packed with flavor. Herb vinaigrette is also very versatile, and it can be used on a variety of salads. Whether you are looking for a light and summery dressing or a more robust and hearty one, there is an herb vinaigrette recipe out there for you.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HERB VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield About 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup white wine or champagne
1 to 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced herbs, such as tarragon, chives, and/or parsley

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil. Whisk in the herbs. Use immediately or store, covered, in the refrigerator for 2 days.

HERB VINAIGRETTE



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This lemon-and-herb vinaigrette gets a touch of sweetness from honey and works beautifully with almost any salad.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs
1 tablespoon honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lemon juice, herbs, honey and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in a couple of turns of freshly ground black pepper.

BASIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING WITH 8 VARIATIONS



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Bottled salad dressing can be convenient but its expensive and often full of salt, sugar, and chemical additives. Making your own is simple and allows you to customize the seasonings to suit whatever meal you are preparing. The amounts given make about 1/4 cup and can be expanded infinitely for larger salads. It can be made several days ahead and kept in the fridge. Sorry about the slightly odd way of putting the ingredients for the creamy dressing variations. The recipe editor is picky about what it will accept.

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 34

3 tablespoons oil (I prefer extra-virgin olive oil)
2 tablespoons vinegar (white, cider, wine, ..., not balsamic)
salt
black pepper (I prefer fresh-ground)
basic vinaigrette (use EVOO and red wine vinegar)
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
basic vinaigrette (use canola or corn oil and cider vinegar)
1 tablespoon crumbled bacon
1/2 tablespoon finely minced onion
1 pinch celery seed (optional)
1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard (optional)
1 -3 teaspoon brown sugar or 1 -3 teaspoon another sweetener, to taste
italian vinaigrette
1 teaspoon prepared mustard (I recommend Dijon or spicy brown)
1 -3 teaspoon honey (optional) or 1 -3 teaspoon another sweetener, to taste (optional)
basic vinaigrette
2 -3 tablespoons sour cream or 2 -3 tablespoons plain yogurt
basic creamy vinaigrette dressing
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
basic creamy vinaigrette dressing
1 garlic clove, put through press
fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch italian seasoning (optional)
3 tablespoons olive oil (I prefer extra-virgin)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons oil (I prefer extra-virgin olive oil)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pinch italian seasoning (optional)

Steps:

  • Shake all ingredients for your chosen variation together in a tightly-lidded container OR whisk together in a small bowl.
  • Let stand 10 minutes to rehydrate dried herbs and blend flavors.
  • Shake again then dress salad as desired.
  • Note -- I recommend the lemon dressing on spinach.
  • Note -- I recommend the Bacon Dressing, Mustard Dressing, and Balsamic Vinaigrette on strong greens such as escarole, curly endive, and dandelion greens.
  • Note -- The sweeter version of the mustard dressing is great for a vinegar coleslaw if you discover that you have accidentally gotten one of those occasional cabbages that are a touch on the bitter side.
  • Note -- feel free to play with other seasonings, more complex blends, flavored oils, and flavored vinegars. Once you've learned the technique you can customize your salad dressing to suit just about any meal.

HERBED VINAIGRETTE



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This simple vinegar and oil dressing is seasoned with three herbs for robust flavor. "We like balsamic vinegar , so we often use it in place of wine vinegar as a nice change of pace," reports Mildred Sherrer of Bay City, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1/2 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh marjoram or 1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well. Serve over greens.

Nutrition Facts :

GARLIC AND HERB VINAIGRETTE



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Homemade salad dressings are so flavorful I find I don't use nearly as much on my salads. This dressing is one of my favorites

Provided by budgiesntiels

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium garlic clove, minced
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried marjoram

Steps:

  • Combine everything in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk until well blended.
  • Shake well before serving.
  • This keeps indefinitely in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1232.6, Fat 135.9, SaturatedFat 18.7, Sodium 1173.4, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 1, Protein 1.8

TOMATO-HERB VINAIGRETTE



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This sauce is easy to make and is very versatile. Use it on salads, grilled meats, grilled fish hot or cold, vegetables hot or cold, pasta and warm pasta salads.

Provided by Jenny

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Burgundy wine
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
3 shallots, minced
1 cup diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Pour vinegar and wine into a glass bowl. Whisk in salt, sugar, and pepper until the sugar has dissolved. Slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl while whisking rapidly to blend together. Stir in garlic, thyme, marjoram, basil, and tarragon; fold in shallots and tomatoes. Store in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 149.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

MUSTARD AND HERB VINAIGRETTE



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The prominent ingredients here--mustard, fresh herbs, and white wine vinegar--are ideal candidates for all sorts of vinaigrette experimentation.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped mixed herbs, such as tarragon, chives, and cilantro)
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine mustard, garlic, and vinegar. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Mix in herbs. Season with salt and pepper.

ITALIAN HERB SALAD DRESSING



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This vinaigrette is a delicious dressing that I like to keep on hand for topping a variety of salad greens. -Dan Wright, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch pepper

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate until serving. Shake dressing again just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HERB VINAIGRETTE



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Chad Robertson of San Francisco's celebrated Tartine Bakery loves to dunk pieces of freshly baked bread into this vinaigrette, made with shallots and herbs.Recipe and image reprinted with permission from "Tartine Bread," by Chad Robertson, with photographs by Eric Wolfinger.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Whisk together shallot, grainy mustard, lemon juice, sherry vinegar, thyme, tarragon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Gradually whisk in oil.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice or vinegar to brighten up the dressing.
  • Freshly chopped herbs will give the dressing a more vibrant flavor.
  • Use a whisk to emulsify the dressing until it is smooth and creamy.
  • Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Let the dressing sit for at least 30 minutes before using to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Store the dressing in a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Herb vinaigrette is a versatile and flavorful dressing that can be used on a variety of salads, grilled vegetables, and even meat. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and healthy dressing that will elevate your next meal.

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