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    Taste Test: The best vinaigrettes

    We tried over 200 tasty vinaigrette dressings-these are the best! Plus, get recipes to try and make 'em yourself at home.

    Dressing Best Lightened-Up
    Kraft Light Asian Toasted Sesame Reduced Fat Dressing
    This low-fat fave packs tons of flavor (from savory soy sauce, spicy ginger and nutty sesame seeds) into 50 calories per serving. "It's so rich, it can't be low-fat!" one panelist marveled. Read full review »

    Make your own Green Beans with Peanut-Ginger Dressing »


    Dressing Best Berry
    Wild Thymes Raspberry Salad Refresher
    "I could drink this straight!" one taster raved. "It tastes like fresh raspberry-orange juice!" And no wonder: Raspberry puree is the first ingredient listed for this bright, tangy dressing. Read full review »

    Make your own Cherry Salad Dressing »


    Dressing Best Balsamic
    Lucini Italia Fig & Walnut Savory Balsamic Artisan Vinaigrette
    This star will bowl you over with earthy-sweet figs, pungent garlic and roasted walnut oil. "I'm seeing it with a steak-and-blue cheese salad," one blissed-out taster said. Read full review »

    Make your own Mustard Vinaigrette »


    Dressing Best Citrus
    Cindy's Kitchen Lemon & Shallot Vinaigrette
    This full-bodied champ gets subtle zing from lemon juice and a touch of mustard, plus flecks of shallot and parsley. Honey and white balsamic vinegar pull all the flavors together. Read full review »

    Make your own Greek-Style Tuna Salad with
    Citrus Dressing »


    Dressing Best Classic Italian
    Newman's Own Family Recipe Italian
    Distinct bits of garlic and cracked pepper, plus shreds of romano cheese, make this a winner. "I'll never buy ordinary, globby yellow italian dressing again!" one panelist resolved. Read full review »

    Make your own Quick Caesar Dressing »


    By Dina Cheney | Photography by Levi Brown


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