Don't ruin your salad by drowning it in dressing, especially the fat, sodium, and preservative-laden versions found on most salad bars. For the healthiest option, pack your own with these easy options.

Spice up the traditional tomato and mozzarella salad with this antioxidant-rich dressing.

A staple for many Asian-style meals, miso is both tasty and good for you: The fermented soybean paste contains zinc, manganese, copper, and vitamin B12. Try this dressing on a salad of thinly sliced carrots, cucumbers, baby spinach, and sliced oranges.

Tofu, not mayonnaise, gives this dressing a silky texture without the extra saturated fat.

Soy sauce, mustard, garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes come together in this Asian-inspired dressing.

Save calories with this easy, light vinaigrette.

Top lunchtime salads with this creamy dressing.

Make a better basil vinaigrette in just 10 minutes.

Combine vinegar, parsley, shallot, and olive oil for this classic dressing.

Yogurt thickens this vibrant dressing and tempers its spices. Making your own spice blend yields the best flavor. But in a pinch, substitute 2 teaspoons store-bought curry powder.

This vinaigrette gets its refreshing tartness from the zest and juice of three types of citrus: orange, lemon, and grapefruit.