Salad Dressing Ratios: The 3 to 1 Rule That Never Fails
Vinaigrette is one ratio to learn and a lifetime of salads to use it on. Three parts oil to one part acid is the anchor; everything else is seasoning.
What is the Salad Dressing Ratio Calculator?
The classic vinaigrette is three parts oil to one part acid, and this calculator scales it to your servings with mustard and seasoning. One serving is about 30 ml of dressing. Shake well before pouring, since oil and vinegar separate on standing.
How to use it
- Enter the number of servings.
- Click Calculate Dressing.
- Shake well and pour just before serving.
Worked example
4 servings need 120 ml of dressing: 90 ml oil, 30 ml acid, and about 10 g mustard.
How much dressing do 4 servings need?
120 ml in total: 90 ml oil, 30 ml acid, and about 10 g mustard.
Frequently asked questions
What acids work besides vinegar?
Lemon juice, lime juice, and other citrus juices all work, each giving a different brightness to the dressing.
Why add mustard?
Mustard helps the oil and acid stay mixed longer, and it adds a gentle sharpness of its own.