Keto Salad Dressing {8 Flavors!}

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These keto salad dressing recipes are quick, simple, and delicious, and perfect to use on all kinds of salads. 8 options included, there is something for everyone! 

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Keto Salad Dressing

When it comes to keto condiments, everyone needs a staple recipe for a spaghetti sauce, gravy, and a keto salad dressing. 

For everyone who has ever thought salads are boring clearly hasn’t been dressing them correctly. A fabulous dressing can turn even a bowlful of lettuce into something quite magical.

Before going on a keto diet, I used to be the king of salads. I’d load a mixing bowl full of fresh vegetables, croutons, meat, cheese, nuts, and seeds, and cover them in a bottled dressing. I was under the assumption that for a salad to be delicious, you needed to have tons of ingredients…not the case. 

Since going keto, I’ve had to keep an eye on my ingredients and significantly reduce them. I soon found a way to enjoy them again, by adding my favorite ranch dressing to some mixed greens. While I adore this simple salad, I wanted to change things up, so now use a variety of dressings! 

I’ve been meaning to share a keto salad dressing recipe for quite some time. Not only am I sharing my go-to keto salad dressing, I’m also going to share 6 fabulous variations too. No sugar and no grains are needed, but you’d never tell. There is something for everyone with all kinds of textures- creamy dressings, thick dressings, and even thin and smooth ones. All are full of flavor and perfect for a plethora of salads! 

Here are the flavor options

  • Italian dressing
  • Caesar dressing
  • Blue cheese dressing
  • Thousand island dressing
  • Russian dressing
  • French dressing

How to make a basic keto salad dressing?

The Ingredients

  • Vinegar– White vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or white wine vinegar are all great vinegar bases. 
  • Olive oil– The best of all oils for salads. Olive oil has a richer flavor that really shines through when mixed with other ingredients. 
  • Dijon mustard– Adds some peppery and umami flavor. 
  • Salt and pepper– To taste. 
  • Lemon juice– Adds some citrus flavor and balances out all the other ingredients. 

The Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until combined. Add extra salt and pepper as needed, before adding it to your favorite salad.

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Keto dressing options

You’ll notice all the dressings need minimal ingredients and take seconds to make. You can always thin them out with some water if they are too thick for your preferences. Furthermore, remember, you can always add extra salt or pepper to the finished result. 

Keto Italian dressing

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
  • Dried basil and oregano

Keto caesar dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional) 

Keto Blue cheese dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup sour cream OR heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Keto thousand island dressing

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons keto ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 gherkins/whole pickles, chopped

Keto Russian dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons keto ketchup
  • 1-2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon horseradish mustard (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Keto French Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon keto powdered sugar

What is the best dressing to use on a keto diet? 

Each of the 8 dressing options provided is fantastic to use on a low carb diet. Italian and French dressings are great for salads with plenty of ingredients, whereas Blue cheese and Caesar dressing will work with mixed greens. 

The beauty of all these dressings is that they are so versatile, you can even use them to marinate meat, poultry, or seafood. 

Is there any store bought dressings that are keto friendly?

Brands like Hidden Valley Ranch, Marzetti, Lifehouse, and Ken’s Steakhouse all have tons of dressing options but unfortunately, their keto options are severely limited. You are best to simply use their flavors as inspiration and make one of these. Not only are they more affordable, but they also use minimal and wholesome ingredients! 

Storing and freezing salad dressing

  • To store: Salad dressing should be stored in the refrigerator, covered. It will keep well for up to 2 weeks. Give it a gentle whisk first before drizzling over your salad. 
  • To freeze: Place leftover dressing in a shallow container and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months. 

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Keto Salad Dressing (8 Flavors!)

5 from 236 votes
These keto salad dressing recipes are easy to make and require minimal ingredients! 8 different options available, they are perfect for simple or more elegant salads or even main courses!
Servings: 4 servings
Prep: 1 minute
Cook: 1 minute
Total: 2 minutes

Ingredients  

For the basic keto dressing

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon vinegar white, balsamic, or apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper to taste

Keto Italian dressing

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste

Keto Caesar dressing

Keto blue cheese dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper to taste

Keto thousand island dressing

Keto Russian dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon sugar free ketchup
  • 1-2 tablespoon shallots finely chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon horseradish optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt optional

Keto French dressing

Instructions 

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until combined.
  • Pour over your favorite salad or store away to use later.

Notes

All dressing flavors are around 1/4 cup per serving. 
If you prefer thicker dressings, refrigerate them for 30 minutes prior to using them. 
If you prefer thinner dressings, add 1-2 tablespoons of water. 
TO STORE: Salad dressing should be stored in the refrigerator, covered. It will keep well for up to 2 weeks. Give it a gentle whisk first before drizzling over your salad. 
TO FREEZE: Place leftover dressing in a shallow container and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSodium: 334mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Author: Arman Liew
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Arman Liew

I’m a two time cookbook author, photographer, and writer, and passionate about creating easy and healthier recipes. I believe you don’t need to be experienced in the kitchen to make good food using simple ingredients that most importantly, taste delicious.

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  1. 5 stars
    I just made the keto Thousand Island Dressing and had it with a prawn salad. The dressing was fabulous, the Worcestershire Sauce was the magic ingredient. Thank you for sharing. The keto diet has been my saviour, I stuck to it and in 5 months I lost 4 stones or 56lbs and put my type 2 diabetes into remission. It’s thanks people like you sharing their keto recipes. Yours were the first recipes I found and to say I am grateful to those who share with no cost to us does not go unnoticed. You are a life saver, literally.

  2. 5 stars
    This was the best Caesar dressing I’ve ever made or had! Thank you so much! I Love A LOT of your recipes. 💥

  3. Made the Caesar dressing. Added an extra garlic clove and left out the anchovies as I didn’t have any. Was so easy to make and tasted amazing… better than store bought.