She says this easy dressing is brilliant, and we agree!

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Salad dressings are surprisingly easy to make at home.

And we may be adding this quick and simple Giada De Laurentiis recipe to our rotation.

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I always make homemade dressing, De Laurentiis shares in the video.

Duh, why didnt I think of that?

She seals the lid and shakes it up to combine her ingredients.

The result is a smooth vinaigrette, which De Laurentiis uses to dress a simple bed of greens.

Both Giada and Jade gave this dressing the seal of approval, and were ready to try it.

De Laurentiis also recommends using this 3-ingredient concoction as a marinade for chicken, which is actually genius.

But this hack exceeds jams; there are so many ways you might transform scraps from jars into dressings.

Bobby Flay lovesusing leftover Dijon mustardfor a savory vinaigrette.