My first salad dressings were overseen by my mother and ... Because it’s mellow and has a slight sweetness, I often use white balsamic (dark balsamic is a little bit syrupy and sweeter) and ...

The vinegar you choose is totally up to your taste buds. For basic salad dressings, I use apple cider vinegar or white balsamic vinegar—they’re mild and have a hint of sweetness built in.

We wanted to add some expert tips for picking out the right salad dressing ... walnut oil and white balsamic vinegar," but going for a balsamic, citrus, or honey mustard dressing will do too.

Balsamic vinegars made on a commercial basis are less pricey (although still fairly expensive) but luckily a little goes along way. Use with a little olive oil for a subtle salad dressing or add a ...