Go Back

All-Purpose Salad Dressing (With 5 Variations!)

This all-purpose salad dressing recipe is my go-to anytime I make a salad at home. It’s made with healthy ingredients (unlike store-bought salad dressing), is super easy to make, and you can switch it up to match any cuisine with my 5 recipe variations!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings2 -4

Ingredients  

  • 1/4 cup avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1/4 cup amino acids
  • 2-3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3-6 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lemon freshly squeezed

Greek Variation

  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme

Mexican Variation

  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 lime freshly squeezed

Indian Variation

  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt

Asian Variation

  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 1-2 tsp fish sauce

Italian Variation

  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp dried basil

Instructions 

  1. In a small bowl or jar, combine all ingredients and whisk together until smooth and well combined.
  2. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  3. Store the salad dressing in a sealed jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

To Use as a Marinade

  1. Place meat (chicken, beef, pork, etc.) in a resealable bag or shallow dish.
  2. Pour the marinade over, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  3. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 1 hour, up to 12 hours for deeper flavor.
  4. Discard excess marinade before cooking.
  5. Cook the meat using your preferred method—grill, bake, or pan-sear until fully cooked.