salad dressing

noun

: a usually seasoned mixture of liquids that is added to a salad

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Sweeteners and Condiments Most people regularly use sweeteners, such as sugar and honey, and condiments, such as salad dressing and mayonnaise. Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Apr. 2026 Think about how lemon juice or vinegar wakes up a salad dressing. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026 Finish roasted vegetables or soup with a generous pour, use it as a dip with bread, toss it into a grain bowl or whisk it into a quick salad dressing. Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile classic condiment sales — mayo, ketchup and salad dressing — are declining while bold and functional condiments rise. Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for salad dressing

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“Salad dressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salad%20dressing. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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salad dressing

noun
: a sauce for a salad
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