Easy Green Onion Salad Dressing Recipe (Homemade Vinaigrette)

Transform your ordinary salads into gourmet experiences with this incredibly fresh and zesty green onion dressing! In just five minutes, you’ll create a restaurant-quality vinaigrette that puts store-bought versions to shame. This recipe is perfect for using up those slightly wilted green onions sitting in your refrigerator.

Green onion salad dressing in a mason jar and a salad behind it.

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Why You Should Try This Recipe for Green Onion Dressing

This blender dressing combines green onions’ mild, oniony flavor with the perfect balance of tangy red wine vinegar and subtle sweetness. The Worcestershire sauce adds depth while dry mustard emulsifies, creating a smooth, well-balanced vinaigrette that won’t separate easily.

Green Onion Dressing Ingredients

You’re only a few ingredients and a short time away from creating this delicious green onion vinaigrette! To make this delicious onion salad dressing, you’ll need:

  • Green onions – Provide fresh, mild onion flavor without overpowering the dressing
  • Vegetable oil – Creates the base and smooth texture for the vinaigrette
  • Red wine vinegar – Adds bright acidity that balances the oil
  • Worcestershire sauce – Contributes umami depth and complexity
  • Dry mustard – Acts as an emulsifier to keep the dressing smooth
  • Sugar – Balances the acidity with subtle sweetness
Green onion salad dressing ingredients on a tray.

Ingredient Notes – Additions and Substitutions

  • You can substitute vegetable oil with canola oil or extra-light olive oil.
  • You can add a pinch of salt and pepper if desired.
  • You can add up to 1 teaspoon of fresh garlic.
  • You can add up to 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley.

How to Make This Blender Salad Dressing

If you have a blender, this onion salad dressing couldn’t be simpler to make. Here’s all you need to do:

  1. Use a knife to slice the onions into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Put all the dressing ingredients in a blender.
Green onion salad dressing ingredients in a blender.
  1. Pulse until the onions are finely minced.
  2. Pour the dressing into an airtight container (a mason jar works great!).
  3. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
A jar of homemade green onion salad dressing and a salad.

What Types of Salad Is This Green Onion Salad Dressing Good on?

This dressing is great on a salad that includes fresh lettuce from the farmers’ market. Here are some other salads that this dressing will work well with:

Other Ways to Use Green Onion Dressing

Apart from using your green onion salad dressing on salads, here are some other ideas:

  • Drizzle some over grilled chicken, baked fish, or boiled shrimp.
  • Use it as a marinade for grilled meats.
  • Use it in lettuce wraps or regular sandwich wraps.
  • Use it as a sub sandwich dressing.

How to Store Homemade Onion Vinaigrette

Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If solidified, let come to room temperature or microwave 10 seconds before using.

Green onion salad dressing in a mason jar.

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Green onion salad dressing in a mason jar and a salad behind it.

Green Onion Salad Dressing – Easy Homemade Recipe

Fresh, tangy green onion vinaigrette made in minutes! Perfect for salads, marinades, or as a flavorful dip. Simple blender recipe.
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade salad dressing
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 40kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 green onions cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in an electric blender or food processor and pulse until the onions are very finely minced.
  • Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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  1. Carolyn

    5 stars
    Super yummy salad dressing! Had some wilting green onions to use up, and this was a perfect solution. Will definitely make again!

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