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10 Dressing Recipes for Your Summer Salads

A salad without dressing is like summer without sunshine. A good dressing is able to bring all the ingredients together in harmony. Switch things up this summer with these 10 recipes that go beyond the usual lemon juice version and will bring on the flavour.

1. Blue Cheese Dressing

Spinach and blue cheese are a winning combination. To go with this type of salad, this creamy and flavourful dressing isn’t lacking in personality. Blue cheese, sour cream, flat parsley and lemon juice are all you need to make these green leaves, or any other lettuce, shine.

2. Radish Vinaigrette

Yes, you read that right: a homemade vinaigrette made from radishes. They not only provide a spiciness to the mixture, but earthiness, too. Add some olive oil, lemon, sugar and Dijon mustard, mix it in the food processor, and you’ve got a simple vinaigrette made with ingredients you already have on hand.

3. Bacon Vinaigrette

Bacon brings saltiness and a touch of umami to any recipe, and this vinaigrette is no exception. Cook it in a skillet along with green onion and garlic, and then combine it with cider vinegar, Dijon mustard and maple syrup. All that’s left is to drizzle this sweet and salty dressing on a garden salad.

4. Parmesan and Black Olive Dressing

We’re all about dressings that are full of flavour. This one consists of black olives, Parmesan cheese, white wine vinegar and parsley, and will enhance all your fresh and seasonal salads.

5. Creamy Green Goddess Dressing

Say “yes!” to a dressing made with plain yogurt, which lets you avoid using mayonnaise. With its pretty green colour and smooth texture, thanks to the fresh herbs and avocado, respectively, it’s great for enhancing our quinoa salad with chickpeas and almonds.

6. French Dressing

This recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious. With olive oil, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar and dried tarragon, it’s an aromatic dressing you’ll want to use all summer long.

7. Gribiche Sauce

A cross between mayonnaise and dressing, this cold sauce pairs well with green vegetables like asparagus and green beans. Made from hard-boiled eggs, mustard and fresh herbs, this recipe is a French classic you need to try if you haven’t already!

8. Asian Dressing

When you combine rice vinegar, grated ginger, toasted sesame oil and honey, you’ve got the perfect dressing to drizzle on an Asian-inspired salad with bean sprouts, like our love salad.

9. Mustard Dressing

Yes, this recipe may be a classic, but we can’t resist a classic that’s made using accessible ingredients. Simply open your fridge or pantry and grab some mayonnaise, cider vinegar, whole-grain mustard and maple syrup, and you’re good to go.

10. Creamy Vinaigrette

As its name suggests, this vinaigrette is extremely creamy, with a touch of tanginess from the buttermilk. This ingredient, when combined with sour cream, white wine vinegar, honey and green onions, reveals its true nature. Use it on all kinds of lettuce, like romaine or arugula.

Looking for a kitchen shortcut? Check out our ready-to-serve dressings, available in various flavours, at Quebec IGA stores, Sobeys stores in Ontario, and Safeway stores across Western Canada.