Vertical picture of Honey Cider dressing in a glass cruet with fresh green salads in the background

8 Dressings to Brighten Winter Salads

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on February 2, 2020

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If you're tired of boring salads, we're here to help. These salad dressings are full of flavor and will brighten any salad.

Salads do not have to be boring! The best salads are full of flavor and texture. These are some of our favorite salad dressing recipes, perfect for spicing up your salad routine. Winter salads can be tricky, without all of the fresh produce summer can bring. But these recipes work well for any season. Use your favorite greens and toppings and one of these dressings to create a salad you love! And if you want more inspiration, most of these dressings have a salad recipe linked in the post to get you started.

Vertical picture of a green salad in a white bowl with mango dressing poured on top

Delicious and super easy this Mango Salad Dressing is the antidote for boring salads! One reader commented, "This is a crowd favorite and a constant request to every gathering we go to." Try it!

 

Vertical picture of Lemon Ginger Salad Dressing in a glass jar with fresh lemons and a green salad in the background

This super easy Lemon Ginger Poppyseed Salad Dressing transforms boring greens to bright, fresh and delicious salads!

 

Vertical picture of Zoe's Copycat Salad Dressing in a glass cruet with fresh cherry tomatoes and greens in the background

Zoe's Copycat Salad Dressing - if you've never been to Zoe's Kitchen, you'll flip over this delicious dressing. If you've been there, I know you'll be quite thrilled to have this recipe!

 

Vertical picture of chili lime dressing poured over fresh butter lettuce

This fresh, delicious Chili Lime Salad Dressing is fabulous on any salad - it also makes a wonderful sauce for chicken, shrimp, salmon, etc!

 

Vertical image of Lemon Dill Dressing in a glass cruet with fresh dill and lemon.

With bright, fresh flavor, this Lemon Dill Dressing is super easy to throw together and is delicious on greens and veggies as well as chicken, fish and shrimp!

 

Vertical picture of Honey Cider dressing in a glass cruet with fresh green salads in the background

You'll find yourself drizzling this delicious, sweet, tangy Honey-Cider Poppy Seed Dressing on a zillion different kinds of salads - and lots of other things too!

 

Vertical picture of spicy cilantro dressing in a glass pitcher garnished with fresh cilantro, jalapeno, and lime

Spicy Cilantro Honey-Lime Dressing- Addictively delicious, this dressing will rock your little salad loving world!

 

Vertical picture of Rosemary Balsamic Dressing in a glass cruet

Exactly as the title says, this Rosemary Balsamic Salad Dressing goes with everything. It's delicious drizzled on salads, veggies, entrees, etc!

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6 Comments

  1. Good morning, Chris. Do you know of a raspberry vinaigrette recipe made with raspberry vinegar? Most I have seen use raspberries which are whirred in a blender along with other ingredients. I have 2 gallons of raspberry vinegar aging right now that will be ready in a few weeks. I have also made a smaller amount of blackberry vinegar. If anyone is interested in making the vinegar, I found it in Hellen Witty's "Fancy Pantry" book. I ordered white wine vinegar gallons directly from Colavita, if anyone is needs a source for white wine vinegar. I couldn't find gallons locally. My grand daughters love raspberry vinaigrette, and I am hoping to be able to find a recipe that isn't too high in calories. I just love your blog!

    1. Hi Donna, how fun to make your own raspberry and blackberry vinegars! Thanks for sharing your expertise and tips.
      I don't have a recipe at this time for a raspberry vinaigrette with raspberry vinegar but that may have to be something I put on my "to try" list!

  2. I was going to make a Caesar salad for my dinner club this week, but you reminded me of Zoe’s salad dressing which I’ve been meaning to try!! Thanks for the inspiration!

  3. I have tried some of the dressings and they are exquisite, but I am in love with each and every bottle you have them in! Do tell, where do you find some of those creations?

    1. Aww... thanks so much, Cynthia! Scott and I love to nose through antique, thrift and consignment shops. That's where I find most of them. I can never resist a pretty cruet or pitcher. Perhaps you should come and "shop" in my prop closet đź’•