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Everyone knows that an amazing dressing is the secret to a great salad.

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Registered dietitians generally prefer homemade salad dressings to store-bought for some good reasons.

With all this in mind, even R.D.s can admit that store-boughtsalad dressingsare often the more convenient option.

SELF asked R.D.s to recommend their favorite store-bought salad dressings for when they’re in a pinch.

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From green goddess to balsamic to a lemon-turmeric vinaigrette, these are their nine favorite options.

It also happens to be really delicious!

says Amy Gorin, M.S., R.D.N., owner ofAmy Gorin Nutrition.

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She also likes that this dressing’s ingredient is short and it’s made with recognizable stuff.

In fact, it only contains 2 g per 2 tbsp serving.

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