Make Your Own Salad Dressings with Great Lakes Gold Vegetable Oil

greatlakesgold on March 21, 2025

Make Your Own Salad Dressings with Great Lakes Gold Vegetable Oil

Skip the pre-made dressings and take control of your ingredients. Making your own salad dressing is simple, affordable, and lets you use our all-natural Great Lakes Gold Vegetable Oil as the base—no additives, no guesswork. Chances are, you already have everything you need to make a great tasting salad dressing right in your kitchen.

There are 4 key things that need to be part of your vinaigrette recipe to be successful. They are:

  • Oil
  • Acid
  • Aromatics
  • Flavorings

Here’s a basic formula to get you started:

Homemade Vinaigrette Formula

  • Oil: 1/2 cup Great Lakes Gold Vegetable Oil
  • Acid: 1/4 cup (like lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, or apple cider vinegar)
  • Aromatic: 1–2 teaspoons (garlic, shallots, onion powder, or ginger)
  • Flavor: Add 1–2 teaspoons of extras like mustard, fresh herbs, or spices

Just shake it all up in a jar with a lid or whisk it together in a bowl. That’s it!

Easy Dressing Ideas

1. Classic Balsamic

  • 1/2 cup Great Lakes Gold
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey or sweetener
  • Salt and pepper to taste

2. Zesty Citrus

  • 1/2 cup Great Lakes Gold
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or sweetener
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • Salt and pepper to taste

3. Herb & Garlic

  • 1/2 cup Great Lakes Gold
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • Salt to taste

Making your own dressings with Great Lakes Gold means you’re keeping it clean, simple, and local. Try one of these combos or mix your own favorites—our oil pairs well with just about anything.