The Best Salad Dressing Shakers

OXO Good Grips Little Salad Dressing Shaker

Small but mighty

This simple and functional shaker gets the job done without taking up too much storage space.

Best Overall

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True to its name, this shaker features a grippy surface and a small form factor that will easily fit in your cupboard. Most importantly, it receives high marks for the most essential quality of a salad dressing shaker — the watertight seal prevents leaks when shaking it. The open/close lever is easy to operate with one hand, and you won’t have to keep track of an external lid.

Pros:

• Takes up very little space when not in use
• Simple design is easy to clean
• Effectively prevents leaks when shaken

Cons:

• Although it has a decent capacity of one cup, the measurement markings stop at 3/4 cup
• May be too small to serve a family or additional dinner guests

OXO Good Grips Twist & Pour Salad Dressing Mixer

Do the twist

No need to incorporate an arm workout into your kitchen routine — this shaker features a nifty hand-operated mixing blade.

Highest Quality

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Regardless of the container’s integrity, some of us are just better off not shaking liquids around willy-nilly. If you want to prevent kitchen mishaps or just want to save your arm some work, this hand-operated mixer is the perfect solution. Fortunately, if you want to shake it for good measure, the mixer has a non-slip grip, leak-proof seal, and durable construction.

Pros:

• Mixing blade eliminates the need for shaking
• Ample 1.75-cup capacity
• High-quality materials

Cons:

• Extra piece to clean

KitchenDao Two-in-One Salad Dressing Shaker with Citrus Juicer

Juice up your dressings

A juicer attachment makes it easy to add fresh citrus to the mix.

Best With Juicer

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Fresh citrus juice is often the key ingredient that takes a vinaigrette or marinade to the next level. With KitchenDao’s ingenious citrus juicer attachment, you won’t lose a drop of that precious juice or spend extra time washing a separate container. An anti-slip ring on the bottom of the bottle provides a solid base while juicing.

Pros:

• Juicer attachment avoids wasted juice and extra dishwashing
• Lack of moving parts promotes durability

Cons:

• Measurements top out at seven fluid ounces (less than the one-cup capacity)

Whiskware Salad Dressing Shaker with BlenderBall Wire Whisk

Have a ball in the kitchen

This handy system is extremely effective at thoroughly mixing any dressing.

Most Effective

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Some stubborn mixtures demand to be whisked to create a proper emulsion. Whiskware brilliantly incorporates a “BlenderBall” inside the shaker for this purpose. It can keep oil and vinegar mixed for up to one hour, so you won’t need to mix it over and over again. With a considerable capacity of 2.5 cups, it will hold plenty of dressing for the table or for an individual to use throughout the week. The stainless steel ball may be left inside for easy mixing at any time.

Pros:

• BlenderBall mixes both thin and thick dressings quite effectively
• Large capacity should be sufficient for any high-volume use
• Glass and plastic models available

Cons:

• At nearly nine inches tall, it may be too large to fit in some refrigerator shelves
• Lid can be challenging to clean

Simpli-Magic Salad Dressing Shaker

The writing's on the wall

When you're low on dressing ideas, the recipes on this shaker will give you a starting point.

Best With Recipes

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With a salad dressing shaker, the possibilities are endless, but sometimes that freedom can leave you unsure of where to start. The Simpli-Magic shaker has three recipes printed right on the bottle, including a Caesar dressing and two types of vinaigrette. You’ll always have a few ideas at your fingertips, and the glass and brushed steel design will still look at home on any table.

Pros:

• Includes recipes for easy reference
• Aesthetically appealing
• Glass container also resists stains

Cons:

• Recipes only list amounts of ingredients rather than visually indicating measurements

Frequently Asked Questions

I don’t eat salad every day, so why should I invest in a salad dressing shaker?
If you rarely make a salad, that gives you all the more reason to mix up fresh dressing when you do. Otherwise, you may find yourself throwing out a half-used bottle of store-bought dressing every time it expires. You can also use the same shaker to create sauces for stir-fry dishes or marinades for meat.

What’s the most basic recipe for salad dressing?
A basic vinaigrette is quite simple. Just mix three parts olive oil with one part balsamic vinegar. Fortunately, there are endless variations, depending on what you have available. You can add minced garlic, chopped fresh herbs, citrus juice, dijon mustard, honey, pepper — the list goes on and on.