salad dressing

noun

1. a sauce for a salad, usually with a base of oil and vinegar or of mayonnaise.

salad dressing

noun

1. a sauce for salad, such as oil and vinegar or mayonnaise

Word History and Origins

Origin of salad dressing¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Look out for huckleberry salad dressing, ice cream, cocktails, and even as a glaze for beef and other meats.

From Eater

That includes things like soups, stews, salad dressings and mac and cheese.

From Washington Post

For those looking for a nondairy option, extra-virgin olive oil — and I’m talking the good stuff here that you’d use for salad dressings or to drizzle on top of a dish just before serving — is my recommendation.

From Washington Post

Once, while dining with his future wife, Paul Newman took his salad to the bathroom to wash off an inferior salad dressing.

From The Daily Beast

Is it to cook with, to use as garnish, or to add extra flavoring or as salad dressing?

From The Daily Beast

Pour the salad dressing over all and serve on crisp lettuce leaves.

From Project Gutenberg

In combination with the oil that is used for salad dressing, there is always an acid of some kind, such as vinegar or lemon juice.

From Project Gutenberg

Another kind of dressing that is much used is known as boiled salad dressing.

From Project Gutenberg

With this done, the salad is ready for whatever salad dressing is to be used.

From Project Gutenberg

Pour French dressing or any other salad dressing desired over them, but do not mix the salad dressing with the vegetables.

From Project Gutenberg