[Homemade vinaigrette.]Shutterstock/istetiana * Although fresh ingredients are the fundamentals of any good salad, tasty dressing is also a welcome addition. * While buying salad dressing at the supermarket is easy, you can also make it at home with common ingredients. * We had expert chefs recommend seven DIY salad dressings, and three brands you can buy at the store. * Plus, one chef gave us a bonus idea to marinate meats with salad dressing, too. * Visit INSIDER's homepage for more stories. It's easy to just pick up a bottle of Italian or ranch dressing at the supermarket, but expert chefs agree that there are amazing DIY dressings out there to try. To help you dress up your salads in style, we consulted eight chefs about all their favorite homemade and store-bought dressings they absolutely swear by. From vinaigrettes to an amazing ranch dupe, below are 10 dressings these chefs absolutely swear by. TRY MAKING TAHINI CAESAR SALAD DRESSING. Shutterstock/vanillaechoes "My clients love tahini Caesar salad dressing, as it's creamy and is packed with flavor," private chef and food blogger Leigh Hyatt Anderson told INSIDER. She added that it's a great option for people who want to make Caesar salad at home, but don't feel comfortable using raw egg yolk. TRY MAKING A LIGHTER ALTERNATIVE TO RANCH DRESSING WITH INGREDIENTS LIKE GREEK YOGURT. Shutterstock/5PH "Of course we love to eat our veggies and salads with store-bought ranch dressing, but we know — more than likely — that they are loaded with fat and calories," Rich Rosendale, a certified master chef and the founder of Rosendale Events, told us. "Instead, I suggest making a healthy version at home, which uses ingredients like Greek yogurt, low-fat buttermilk, a little light mayo, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, onion powder, chopped chive, and parsley or dill," he said. LOOK FOR GARLIC EXPRESSIONS CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE AT YOUR GROCERY STORE. GARLIC Expressions "This dressing is made with cider vinegar, canola oil, whole garlic cloves and spices, and a tad of sugar," says registered dietitian Michelle Dudash, RDN, Cordon Bleu-certified chef, and top-selling author of "Clean Eating for Busy Families, revised & expanded." She said it has a really nice balanced taste and a good consistency. SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDER SEE ALSO: * THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Desperate Housewives' * 12 common old wives' tales that aren't actually true * 10 cocktails that cut down on calories
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