Summertime is easily the best season for fresh produce, no matter where you live.

One of the easiest ways I up my vegetable intake is by making my own homemade salad dressings.

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Eva Kolenko

Caesar Salad Dressing

Double this recipe to have extra dressing on hand for tomorrow night’s salad.

Here’s a good all-purpose take on the formula.

Copycat Olive Garden Italian Dressing

This copycat Olive Garden Italian dressing tastes just like the original.

Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

Eva Kolenko

Italian seasoning is the backbone of this easy dressing, while mayonnaise gives it body and a little creaminess.

Enjoy it on a salad or as a quick and simple marinade for chicken.

Try it on a salad with fresh strawberries and spinach or arugula.

Copycat Olive Garden italian dressing

Jacob Fox

Lemon-Tahini Dressing

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

Break out the good olive oil for the most flavor.

Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

Pick your favorite herb (or two!)

Roasted Garlic Dressing

Jason Donnelly

to feature in this easy lemon-herb vinaigrette that’s perfect tossed with grilled veggies.

It’s also great withVegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings.

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Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Jason Donnelly

pitcher of dressing

Parmesan Vinaigrette

Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey Davis

Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

Jason Donnelly

Vegan Ranch Dressing

Jennifer Causey