Whether you’re an armchair athlete or chasing a gold medal, there’s no doubt that everybody needs the wholesome nutrition that a hearty salad can provide. And what better way to top a bowl of leafy greens than with a standout dressing? At Farm Boy, we pride ourselves on curating a selection of products we think you’ll love, for game time or anytime, and that includes salad dressing. Ours are made in Ontario with simple, natural ingredients that can dress up your salad, pull double duty as a dip, or complete a hat trick and operate as a marinade.
Read on to learn more about Farm Boy salad dressings in our guide, including flavours, recipes to try, and more.
Blog Overview
- Comprehensive guide to Farm Boy Salad Dressings and Vinaigrettes.
- Our dressings are made in Ontario with simple ingredients that highlight the best produce Farm Boy has to offer.
- Learn what ingredients are in each dressing, what salad pairs best, how it tastes, and more.
- Salads are a great way to get your greens and spruce up your meals.
- From tried-and-true vinaigrettes to fruity flavours to creamy classics and more, there’s a dressing for everyone!
Farm Boy™ Apple Cider Coleslaw Dressing
Ingredients: Apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, sea salt, sugars, spices, sunflower oil, water, xanthan gum.
Flavour: Tangy, creamy, and slightly sweet.
Best Salad to Pair: Try this salad dressing with our Kale and Broccoli Salad recipe for a fresh twist on your standard cabbage coleslaw.
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Snowboard. Fun, energetic, and a spin on your standard dressing.
Farm Boy™ Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Ingredients: Apple cider vinegar, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, extra virgin olive oil, honey, pepper, sea salt, sunflower oil.
Flavour: Light, fresh, and tangy.
Best Salad to Pair: The MVP of our salad dressing team, this vinaigrette plays well with most anything. We like amplifying those apple cider and honey notes with the mix-ins found in our Harvest Grain Salad.
Recipe to Try: Berries, Greens, and Buffalo Mozzarella Salad
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Curling. This vinaigrette can play every position, and works in salads, grain bowls, or as a marinade for proteins and veggies.
Farm Boy™ Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients: Balsamic vinegar, dehydrated garlic, extra virgin olive oil, honey, red bell pepper, sunflower oil.
Flavour: Bold, sweet, and tangy.
Best Salad to Pair: Another versatile vinaigrette is our multi-talented balsamic. It pairs well with many salads, and we recommend trying it out with our Garden Blend Salad. It’s filled with freshly chopped ingredients that get you closer to the farm, like romaine lettuce, cucumbers, spring mix, grape tomatoes, carrots, and red cabbage.
Recipe to Try: Beet, Orange, and Bocconcini Salad
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Figure skating. This vinaigrette is multi-faceted and elegant.
Farm Boy™ Caesar Dressing
Ingredients: Anchovy paste, egg yolk, garlic essence, garlic powder, lemon juice, mustard, mustard seed, natural Parmesan flavour, Parmesan cheese, potassium sorbate, roasted garlic, sea salt, skim milk powder, spices, sunflower oil, water, white wine vinegar, xanthan gum.
Flavour: Creamy, garlicky, and slightly tangy.
Best Salad to Pair: Pair a classic salad dressing with a classic salad. Our chef-prepped Caesar Salad even comes with an included package of our Caesar dressing, making this pairing as timeless as Canada and hockey.
Recipe to Try: Caprese Caesar Tomato Salad with Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Ice hockey. Even those who don’t like salad like Caesar dressing.
Farm Boy™ Chili Lime Dressing
Ingredients: Apple cider vinegar, cane sugar, citric acid, garlic, jalapeño pepper purée, lime purée, sea salt, spices, sunflower oil, water, xanthan gum.
Flavour: Bold, citrusy, with a bit of a kick.
Best Salad to Pair: Warm up from a cold day spent outdoors with a pinch of heat—and our new Southwest Chicken Salad. It’s full of hearty ingredients like BBQ chicken, black beans, and Monterey Jack cheese that can stand up to the bold flavours of this dressing.
Recipe to Try: South of the Border Black Bean Salad
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Bobsleigh, because this dressing comes at you with a powerful push of flavour.
Farm Boy™ Creamy Coleslaw Dressing
Ingredients: Apple cider vinegar, black pepper, horseradish, reduced fat mayonnaise, sea salt, sour cream, sugars.
Flavour: Creamy, tangy, and smooth.
Best Salad to Pair: Brighten up your classic coleslaw by giving it a colourful twist. Our Superfood Salad Blend has beets, carrots, kale, Napa cabbage, red onion, and sweet potato. It’s crunchy, vibrant, and the perfect canvas for our Creamy Coleslaw Dressing.
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Cross-country skiing. This dressing is a classic that appeals to all ages.
Farm Boy™ Creamy Mango Poppyseed Dressing
Ingredients: Cane sugar, citric acid, honey, mango purée, pineapple juice, poppyseeds, sea salt, sunflower oil, water, white wine vinegar, xanthan gum.
Flavour: Fresh, juicy, and sweet.
Best Salad to Pair: The tender greens in our Baby Kale Salad Blend are a great vehicle for this juicy dressing. Make it an all-star meal by hitting our Produce Department and adding in some sliced avocado and fresh mango for extra colour, nutrition, and flavour.
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Ski jumping. This salad is bold, fierce, and stylish.
Farm Boy™ Creamy Ranch Dressing
Ingredients: Buttermilk, chives, Dijon mustard, dill, garlic, light mayonnaise, parsley, pepper, salt, sour cream, vinegar.
Flavour: Tangy, savoury, and creamy.
Best Salad to Pair: A dressing as flavourful and iconic as ranch needs an equally compelling salad. Enter: our Cobb Salad. It’s loaded with hearty ingredients like bacon, eggs, Monterey Jack cheese, and more. Perfect for when you need some added energy before a big day—or a big game.
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Cross-country skiing. This beloved dressing is in it for the long haul.
Farm Boy™ Greek Dressing
Ingredients: Garlic, garlic essence, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, sunflower oil, vinegar, water.
Flavour: Bright, bold, and garlicky.
Best Salad to Pair: You don’t need to overthink this salad pairing. Our Farm Boy™ Greek Salad is a natural choice for our Greek Dressing. It’s filled with freshly prepared ingredients like cucumbers, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and more.
Recipe to Try: Mediterranean Barley and Chickpea Salad
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Speed skating. Bold, but smooth.
Farm Boy™ Honey Dijon Dressing
Ingredients: Cane sugar, Dijon mustard, dill, extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, honey, lemon juice, sunflower oil, turmeric, water.
Flavour: Sweet, tangy, and zesty.
Best Salad to Pair: Use this dressing to add a dose of sweetness to our Harvest Kale Salad, which contains almonds, cranberries, kale, rice, and zucchini. Slice up some shredded chicken for an extra protein boost—just what you need after a tough practice or a busy day.
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Skeleton. This dressing is bold and confident.
Farm Boy™ Italian Vinaigrette
Ingredients: Chives, crushed chilis, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, mustard, onion, oregano, parsley, pepper, red bell pepper, sea salt, sunflower oil, vinegar.
Flavour: Tangy, bright, and flavourful.
Best Salad to Pair: Embrace the Italian aesthetic of this salad (and Milano-Cortina) by drizzling it on our new Panzanella Salad. This internationally inspired creation is packed with ingredients like capers, croutons, cucumbers, spinach, tomato, and more.
Recipe to Try: Antipasto Salad
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Ski mountaineering. A popular Italian sport has to match our Italian vinaigrette.
Farm Boy™ Lemon Garlic Dressing
Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, garlic essence, lemon juice, pepper, sea salt, sunflower oil, vinegar.
Flavour: Bright, citrusy, and fresh.
Best Salad to Pair: Our fan-favourite salad dressing deserves to join an equally appreciated salad: Farm Boy™ Garden Salad. Our family-sized version comes with an included package of Farm Boy™ Lemon Garlic Dressing, proving that these two belong together.
Recipe to Try: Grilled Summer Zucchini Salad
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Alpine skiing. A beloved winter sport by amateur and professional athletes, like our fan-favourite dressing.
Farm Boy™ Lemon Garlic with Honey Dressing
Ingredients: Black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, garlic essence, honey, lemon juice, sea salt, sunflower oil, vinegar.
Flavour: Citrusy, bright, and slightly sweet.
Best Salad to Pair: Keep things sweet and simple. This honey-infused version of our classic is also ready to win the gold when it comes to teaming up with our Garden Salad.
Recipe to Try: Warm Quinoa, Asparagus, and Green Bean Salad
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Freestyle skiing. Like alpine skiing, but with a little extra oomph.
Farm Boy™ Mediterranean Vinaigrette
Ingredients: Garlic, garlic essence, extra virgin olive oil, lemon oil, oregano, sea salt, pepper, sunflower oil, turmeric, vinegar, xanthan gum.
Flavour: Herbaceous, savoury, and mild.
Best Salad to Pair: Equally as worthy of a podium-level finish as our Greek Dressing, our Mediterranean Vinaigrette pairs perfectly with our Greek Salad. This savoury array of crisp greens shines bright when it’s complemented by notes of garlic, oregano, pepper, and sea salt.
Recipe to Try: Mediterranean Bean, Kale, and Quinoa Salad
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Curling. Deceptively relaxed-looking, but with a symphony of flavour.
Farm Boy™ Raspberry Honey Dressing
Ingredients: Sweet, juicy, with a slight tang.
Flavour: Cane sugar, citric acid, extra virgin olive oil, honey, lemon juice, raspberries, raspberry vinegar, red wine vinegar, sea salt, sunflower oil, water, white pepper.
Best Salad to Pair: Build your team of salad ingredients to best complement this fruity dressing. Try a bed of tender baby spinach mixed with some tasty players like fresh berries, almonds, and a punchy cheese like a blue or our Original Goat’s Milk Cheese.
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Ice dance. Beautiful to look at, this dressing is also beautiful to taste.
Farm Boy™ Red Pepper Dressing
Ingredients: Apple cider vinegar, basil, black pepper, garlic, honey, jalapeño pepper purée, paprika, red pepper, red pepper purée, sea salt, sunflower oil, water, xanthan gum.
Flavour: Spicy, tangy, with a hint of sweetness.
Best Salad to Pair: Another way to spice up the flavours of our new Southwest Chicken Salad is with a hearty drizzle of this dressing. The jalapeño pepper allows the ingredients to pop with a nice kick of heat, like a speed skater bursting past the starting line.
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Luge. This dressing is ready to barrel down your tastebuds.
Farm Boy™ Reduced Fat French Dressing
Ingredients: Black pepper, cane sugar, canola oil, garlic, ketchup, lemon juice, paprika, sea salt, vinegar, water.
Flavour: Slightly sweet, slightly sour, and tangy.
Best Salad to Pair: Lift our Keto Chicken Cobb Salad to new heights with this dressing. Punchy, slightly sweet, and a little sour, French dressing is often underutilized when it comes to cuisine. We think it’ll make this protein-packed salad sing.
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Snowboard. Don’t count out this dressing to blow your socks off.
Farm Boy™ Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette
Ingredients: Canola oil, chili paste, ginger purée, lime juice, maple syrup, mustard, rice wine vinegar, sea salt, sesame oil, soy sauce, xanthan gum.
Flavour: Nutty, savoury, slightly spicy, and a little sweet.
Best Salad to Pair: Bring a little international flair to a salad-and-dressing team that’s worthy of winning it all. Our Power Protein Salad is filled with black beans, edamame, eggs, grilled chicken, quinoa, spinach, sweet potato, and more. Amp up those flavours with this nutty, slightly spicy vinaigrette.
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Nordic combined. Its layered flavours mimic the winter sport’s blend of cross-country skiing and ski jumping.
Farm Boy™ Simply Six Fine Herb Vinaigrette
Ingredients: Salt, seasoning, sugar, sunflower oil, water, white vinegar.
Flavour: Herbaceous, clean, and mild.
Best Salad to Pair: Like an athlete that’s a triple-threat, this salad dressing has it all: poise, power, and versatility. It’s as at home in a simple green salad as it is in a fancier Niçoise, as elegant as a figure skater turning a layback spin.
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Figure skating. Clean and elegant, this simple dressing is a crowd-pleaser.
Farm Boy™ Simply Six Original Vinaigrette
Ingredients: Garlic, salt, sugar, sunflower oil, water, white vinegar
Flavour: Simple, clean, and fresh.
Best Salad to Pair: There’s a lot going on in our Fibre First Salad. Among this salad’s roster are beets, black beans, carrots, chia seeds, chickpeas, kale, lettuce, and lentils. With a lineup that stacked, you might want to look to a simpler dressing—like our Simply Six Original Vinaigrette—that lets these fresh ingredients show off.
Recipe to Try: Warm Kale, Apple, and Butternut Squash Salad
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Short track speed skating. No frills, all flavour.
Farm Boy™ Simply Six Red Wine Vinaigrette
Ingredients: Garlic, red wine vinegar, salt, sugar, sunflower oil, water.
Flavour: Tangy, fruity, and slightly savoury.
Best Salad to Pair: While you can pair our Cobb Salad with a creamy dressing (and we suggest you do), an underdog choice might be our Simply Six Red Wine Vinaigrette. It’s tangy, fruity, and plays well with all the ingredients, lifting them up with grace and balance.
Recipe to Try: Persimmon, Beet, and Radicchio Salad
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Speed skating. A bit of a longer finish.
Farm Boy™ Zero Fat Mango Ginger Dressing
Ingredients: Cane sugar, citric acid, ginger, honey, mango purée, pineapple juice, sea salt, turmeric, water, white wine vinegar, xanthan gum.
Flavour: Fruity, juicy, sweet, with a slight tang.
Best Salad to Pair: Craft a salad that’s all your own with this zingy dressing as your source of inspiration. Start with our Prepared Romaine Salad and snag some medal-worthy members from our Produce Department. We’re thinking: fresh mango, avocado, bell peppers, and red cabbage. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for extra crunch.
Winter Olympic Sport Match: Biathlon. This dressing gives a one-two punch of sweet with a bit of heat.
