Salad Dressings: Creamy Herb Yogurt Dressing & Tangy Honey Mustard Dressing

January 28, 2022

by Sammi Lowe
Salad Dressings: Creamy Herb Yogurt Dressing & Tangy Honey Mustard Dressing
Salad Dressings

Prep Time: 5 minutes each

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes per dressing

Author: Laura Enssle, Nutrition Intern

Skill Level: Easy

Keyword: dip, salad, dressing

Cuisine: American

Servings: about 3/4 cup (Creamy Herb Yogurt Dressing) | about 1 1/4 cup (Tangy Honey Mustard Dressing)

Ingredients

Creamy Herb Yogurt Dressing

  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup cooking oil
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1 - 2 tsp white sugar or honey
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp fresh dill or 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1/8 - 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

Tangy Honey Mustard Dressing

  • 1/4 cup white wine or rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 - 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 - 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup cooking oil
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin or dried thyme, optional

Making homemade salad dressing is a super useful skill for any home cook to have. Use these light and tangy dressings to complement any green salad or as a dip for raw veggies. Store any leftovers in the fridge for a few days.

How to Make Creamy Herb Yogurt Dressing & Tangy Honey Mustard Dressing

Creamy Herb Yogurt Dressing
1. Add all the ingredients into a mason jar or bowl. Use a fork or whisk to mix and combine well. Taste and adjust for seasonings as needed.
2. Add a couple of tablespoons of water to help thin out the dressing, if needed.
3. Serve the dressing immediately or store in an airtight container. Give it a shake or stir before using.

Tangy Honey Mustard Dressing
1. Combine the vinegar, mustard, honey, onion powder, salt, and cumin or thyme (if using) into a bowl and whisk to mix well.
2. Slowly add the oil to the mixture and continue whisking until the dressing is emulsified and well combined. Taste and adjust for seasonings as needed.
3. Serve the dressing immediately or store it in an airtight container. Give it a stir before using.