Luckily, weve prepared this collection of four- and five-star dressings for you to choose from.

No matter what youre making, the dressing you need is waiting below.

Basil Vinaigrette

Drizzle this basil salad dressing over sliced tomatoes or cooked green beans.

a recipe photo of Julia Child’s Timeless Vinaigrette

Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Or toss it into a grain salad for a pop of fresh summertime flavor.

you’re free to make and store the dressing in the same jar, making cleanup a breeze.

If the dressing separates, give it another shake before pouring.

Basil Vinaigrette

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

If the oil solidifies in the fridge, let the dressing sit at room temperature before shaking and serving.

Don’t let them go to waste!

Freeze them in an ice cube tray or small container to use later.

a recipe photo of the Easy Homemade Italian Dressing

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Anchovy paste adds savory flavor.

This dressing is delicious tossed with sturdy greens or served with fresh or grilled vegetables for dipping.

It’s easily adapted to whatever herbs and citrus you have on hand.

a recipe photo of the Chipotle Ranch

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Be sure to shake well before serving.

Creamy Cottage Cheese Dressing

Cottage cheese serves as the base for this easy dressing and adds protein.

Use any mix of fresh herbs you have on handchives, parsley and dill all work well here.

Citrus Salad Dressing

Use leftover dressing on grain bowls, salads and more.

Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette

Here is a great, all-purpose salad dressing.

It also makes an irresistible dipping sauce for crunchy vegetables (especially fennel) and crusty whole-wheat bread.

Angled view of a white bowl of Garlicky Pickle-Juice Vinaigrette recipe

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman

Experiment with tomatoes, arugula and/or roasted garlic to create your own dressing magic.

Use it to dress a simple salad with anything from mild to spicy greens.

Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Spoon this tangy dressing over cooked broccoli, green beans, salad or poached fish.

a recipe photo of the Green Goddess Dressing served with vegetables

Jason Donnelly

The garlic cooks just enough to mellow its flavor, and maple syrup balances the acidity nicely.

pitcher of dressing

Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

Eva Kolenko

creamy buttermilk dressing

Jen Causey

a recipe photo of the Balsamic Vinaigrette in a jar

Ana Cadena

herb vinaigrette

Jen Causey

a collage of the High Protein Cottage Cheese Dressing

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Liv Dansky

How to Make Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette in a Mason Jar

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Cucumber Herb Vinaigrette

lemon balsamic dressing

Crystal Hughes

Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Jason Donnelly

jar of Charred Lemon Vinaigrette

Jacob Fob

Roasted Garlic Dressing

Jason Donnelly