Every home cook needs to have a classic, homemade Creamy Vinaigrette recipe at the ready!

This Creamy Vinaigrette recipe works to dress quick salads or coleslaw. It’s perfect for marinating chicken and fish, sautéing veggies in stir-fries, or even mixing into sour cream for a last-minute spread or dip! But now you can make a sweet, creamy salad dressing with this super easy recipe!

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Creamy Vinaigrette

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Creamy Salad Dressing

We love recipes that do double and even triple duty! This sweet creamy salad dressing has the perfect combination of bright tangy flavors paired with the mild creaminess of mayonnaise. You can even adjust the sweetness! It’s a healthy, low-carb alternative to sugar-laden, processed dressings. You’ll want to keep at least two jars on hand because you’ll discover so many uses for it! Use creamy vinaigrette to dress a Cherry Tomato Salad, or a Cucumber Salad with Feta , stir into some Zucchini Pasta Salad, Mashed Cauliflower,  or Sauteed Kale With Garlic & Lemon. Use creamy vinaigrette to marinate Low Carb Chicken Tenders, and Roasted Keto Asparagus.

Ingredients for Dressing

VINEGAR Every salad dressing has an acid like vinegar or lemon juice. Here, we use white wine vinegar because, paired with the Dijon mustard, it delivers a sharp flavor contrast against the mayonnaise and oil.

MAYONNAISE & OIL However, Greek yogurt can be used in place of the mayo for a lower calorie version, and balsamic vinegar can be switched out for the white wine vinegar. As long as the measurements are the same, there’s a lot of room for flavor exploration!

SEASONINGS Add some minced garlic, or freshly chopped parsley or cilantro, depending on how you will use it.

How to make Creamy Vinaigrette

Our creamy salad dressing with mayo is a snap to whip up because, unlike most creamy dressings, it does not need to be emulsified in a blender.

  1. Simply whisk all the ingredients together.
  2. Pour into a salad dressing cruet or mason jar & give it a few vigorous shakes.
  3. Chill until it’s ready to use! It will last in the refrigerator for about two weeks.

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Recipe Tips!

  • Creamy vinaigrette tends to separate while it’s in the refrigerator. Simply give it a solid shake before using again.
  • Add some extra vinegar and salt and pepper to refresh the flavors before using.
  • Freeze creamy vinaigrette in ice cube trays and store the cubes in a zippered freezer bag. Pop one out anytime you need a burst of tangy flavor in a stir fry, soup, or hot pasta dish!

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Creamy Vinaigrette

A quick and easy to make creamy salad dressing like this one is not only a delicious salad dressing, but works as a tasty dip or as a meat marinade too!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Holly

Equipment

Ingredients  

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon swerve sweetener
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • Place all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix until fully combined.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Nutrition Information

Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Dressings, Dips or Sauces
Cuisine American

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At Easy Low Carb® we believe that every meal should be full of big bold flavor! From amazing main dishes and simple sides to the best party snacks, reducing carbs doesn’t mean giving up your favorites!
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  1. 5 stars
    I made a few changes mainly because I make my own mayo and put a lot of Dijon in it already, so I left out the Dijon and salt…but this was delicious with a swap of White Balsamic Vinegar instead of the White Wine Vinegar. My new favorite, simple dressing!