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Best bottled salad dressing (ranch, vinaigrette, sesame), according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Greg Garrison, Verlord Laguatan, Shawna Clark, David Benstock and 2 more. Recommendations come from southernliving.com, simplyrecipes.com and huffpost.com.

Condiments · The ranking

  1. 1
    Top pick

    Primal Kitchen Ranch & Italian Vinaigrette

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    Also chosen by
    Laguatan calls its ranch “a bit of a ‘mother sauce’ in my home pantry.” Garrison: “Their dressings use higher-quality ingredients, they aren’t overly processed, and they typically contain less sugar.” Avocado-oil based.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: southernliving.com ↗
  2. 2

    Makoto Original Ginger Dressing

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    Friedman: “one of the best sauces you can pull off the shelf… the ginger, vinegar and hint of heat really set it apart.” Benstock likes its “intense flavor” and says it “tastes so fresh.” The refrigerated, Japanese-steakhouse-style carrot-ginger dressing.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: huffpost.com ↗
  3. 3

    Kewpie Deep-Roasted Sesame Dressing

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    Gordon: a “delightful sesame soy flavor with a creaminess that doesn’t feel heavy or cloying.” From the makers of Kewpie mayo.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: huffpost.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best bottled salad dressing (ranch, vinaigrette, sesame), according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Primal Kitchen Ranch & Italian Vinaigrette, chosen by Verlord Laguatan (The Joseph, Nashville); Greg Garrison (Repeal 33, Savannah). Laguatan calls its ranch “a bit of a ‘mother sauce’ in my home pantry.” Garrison: “Their dressings use higher-quality ingredients, they aren’t overly processed, and they typically contain less sugar.” Avocado-oil based. Source: southernliving.com ↗
What are the other top picks for bottled salad dressing (ranch, vinaigrette, sesame)?
No. 2 is Makoto Original Ginger Dressing, chosen by Mike Friedman (The Red Hen, Washington DC); David Benstock (Il Ritorno, St. Petersburg). No. 3 is Kewpie Deep-Roasted Sesame Dressing, chosen by Valerie Gordon (Valerie Confections, Los Angeles). Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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