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Mexican Dressing (a simple homemade salad dressing)

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This slightly sweet, creamy homemade salad dressing goes wonderfully with nearly any salad. It’s super easy to make and is made with simple, basic ingredients.

This creamy homemade salad dressing is made with simple, basic ingredients and goes well with nearly any salad! I love how easy it is to make!

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If you read my menu plans, you’ll notice that I often mention having homemade salad dressing.  This Mexican Dressing is our favorite and the one we use the most.  It is slightly sweet, a bit creamy and just has a nice, full flavor.

We love it on a variety of salads but I think it pairs especially well with salads that have eggs in them.  Really though, it’s kind of like Ranch- it goes well with almost any salad!

Mexican Dressing (a homemade salad dressing)

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4.57 from 16 votes

Mexican Dressing (a homemade salad dressing)

This slightly sweet, creamy homemade salad dressing goes wonderfully with nearly any salad. It’s super easy to make and is made with simple, basic ingredients.

Prep Time8 mins
Total Time8 mins
Servings: 2 1/4 cups
Author: ThriftyFrugalMom.com
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet onion (see Recipe Notes below)
  • 2/3 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. celery seed
  • 1 Tbsp. prepared mustard
  • 1/3 c. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 c. oil
  • 6 Tbsp. mayonnaise opt.*

Instructions

  • Put all ingredients except mayonnaise in blender.
  • Mix 2 to 5 minutes, so oil doesn't separate.
  • Add mayonnaise and blend until combined.  Store refrigerated.

Notes

  • If you prefer, you can use a regular onion instead.  I typically use about 1/4 or 1/2 of a medium onion, depending on how strong it is.  I recommend trying a small amount and adding more to taste!  
  • This is obviously healthier without the mayonnaise but it is also much creamier with it. We like it both ways but do prefer it with the mayo added.

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  1. Trinity

    May 25, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    Just found your many delicious {and more importantly low-cost} recipes via Pinterest and couldn’t be more excited. I would LOVE to lower my monthly grocery bill which seems to have steadily inclined over the last two years. Now following and hope to pick up on some of your tips, as well as follow your example recipes. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom

      May 25, 2015 at 8:52 PM

      So glad to have you join us here, Trinity! I hope that you can be blessed and inspired by what you read on Thrifty Frugal Mom.

      Reply
  2. Stacey Thureen

    June 10, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    Looks so yummy! Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  3. Brittany

    June 10, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    Looks delicious! Stopping by from Women with Intention Wednesdays 🙂

    Reply
  4. Rebecca

    June 18, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    This dressing sure does look good. Homemade dressings are so much better for you than store brands. And it is light enough for summer salads. Thanks for posting.

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom

      June 22, 2015 at 8:57 AM

      Yes, we love homemade dressings, Rebecca! I’m on a search to find more yummy recipes for them.

      Reply
  5. Bethany

    July 8, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    This is such a creative recipe! Sounds like one I’ll be making soon : ) Thanks!

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom

      July 8, 2015 at 9:07 PM

      I think you’ll enjoy it! It’s just one of those delicious, versatile dressings. And the fact that it’s simple and inexpensive is pretty nice too! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Lupe

    July 12, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    I’m excited to try this recipe, do you know how long it will last in the fridge?

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    • ThriftyFrugalMom

      July 13, 2015 at 11:24 AM

      Lupe, I have had it in the fridge for at least a month, probably longer, and it has been just fine. The onion is really the only thing that might “spoil” easily and with it being refrigerated, it seems to be just fine. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  7. theartinpartyplanning

    July 18, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    I’m excited to try this on taco salad this week (yes, we do weekly taco/salad night at our house). Usually I don’t use dressing, but this sounds like a nice way to change it up. Thanks!

    Reply
  8. sarah

    August 6, 2015 at 6:09 PM

    This is delicious! How long is it good for in the fridge?

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom

      August 6, 2015 at 6:40 PM

      Sarah, it should keep in the fridge for at least a month. (I’m pretty sure I’ve had it go longer than that too.) Since the onion is really the only thing that might “spoil” and with it being refrigerated, that doesn’t happen very quickly. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  9. Wally Bradley

    December 19, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    I just found you off of Pinterest! You’re like a little frugal angel?

    Reply
  10. Jackie

    June 18, 2018 at 7:33 PM

    Do you have to use the celery seed?

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom

      June 18, 2018 at 7:42 PM

      I’ve only ever made it with the celery seed included so I’m not exactly sure how it would be without. But I do think it would still probably be good, just a little less flavorful probably. I did a quick Google search and dill seed and celery salt are both good substitutes for celery seed if you happen to have them, although if you use the celery salt, you’ll want to reduce the amount of salt as well.

      Hope that helps!

      Reply
  11. Jo

    October 19, 2018 at 1:36 PM

    5 stars
    Wow! Need I say anything else? 🙂 I’ve been following your blog for several years and this recipe kept popping up in your menus and finally today I actually tried it and I now wonder why I waited so long???? This dressing is delicious!

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom

      October 19, 2018 at 3:33 PM

      Jo, your comment made my day! 🙂 So glad you finally tried the recipe and loved it. It’s still a favorite around here and I always just make a double recipe anymore, because we go through it so fast.

      Reply
  12. Bev

    October 27, 2018 at 4:04 PM

    Do you use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar? I’m assuming white but just making sure! Also, I would like to leave the onion out – is it a must?

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    • ThriftyFrugalMom

      October 27, 2018 at 5:10 PM

      I use apple cider vinegar, actually. Thanks for asking that- I’m going to update the recipe so that it’s clear. As for the onion, I really think the dressing would be bland without it. The onion is partly what gives it flavor. If you aren’t fond of onions, it might help to know that I didn’t used to really like them that well, but didn’t mind them in this. Even just adding half an onion might be okay, but I really don’t think you’d want to totally leave it out.

      Reply
  13. Anne Lawton

    March 28, 2019 at 1:36 PM

    5 stars
    I always use homemade salad dressing, now I have an other delicious one to add to my rotation.

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom

      April 13, 2019 at 12:24 AM

      We love homemade salad dressings! Yum!

      Reply
  14. Marsha Maxwell

    March 28, 2019 at 7:57 PM

    5 stars
    I love this dressing, and the ingredients are so simple!

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom

      April 13, 2019 at 12:23 AM

      Glad you enjoyed it, Marsha! And yes, sometimes simple is the best, right?

      Reply
  15. Lesli

    June 1, 2019 at 2:33 PM

    Thank you for putting the recipe at the top so a sister doesn’t have to scroll to the South Pole like other sites just to make the recipe….I very much appreciate that.

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom

      June 1, 2019 at 10:02 PM

      You’re welcome, Lesli!

      Reply
  16. Lalia

    August 3, 2019 at 7:13 PM

    I’ll be making this in a few min! I read all the comments but I’m curious. Why is this a Mexican Dressing?

    PS I’m dairy free so I’m extra happy!

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom

      August 17, 2019 at 6:05 PM

      You know, I’m not really sure…it’s just what we always called it and I never thought much about it. But there really is nothing Mexican about it, so it is kind of odd. At any rate, I hope you enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply
  17. gail

    August 10, 2019 at 10:50 AM

    5 stars
    love, love, love all of your homemade recipies, have not tried to make anything as yet because i just found your site. BUT you’ve made my mouth water. thanks gail

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom

      August 17, 2019 at 6:04 PM

      Aw, thank you, Gail! I love sharing my passion for creating simple frugal food that is still delicious and relatively healthy. Blessings!

      Reply
  18. Linda

    March 20, 2021 at 6:01 PM

    5 stars
    Thank you for all the recipes that you share and are easy on the budget.
    Substituted Italian Seasoning as I did not have Celery Seed.
    It was delicious.

    Reply
    • Lydia Beiler

      April 5, 2021 at 1:26 PM

      You are so welcome, Linda! It’s my pleasure. And I love the idea of using Italian seasoning. It would give this a bit of a different flavor but I think it would be a fun switch. I think I’m going to try it on my next batch myself.

      Reply

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