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5-Minute Mediterranean Salad Dressing with Fresh Lemon
5 from 6 votes

5-Minute Mediterranean Salad Dressing with Fresh Lemon

Add brightness to your next salad with this homemade Greek-inspired Mediterranean Salad Dressing! Easy to make in less than 5 minutes with simple pantry ingredients and just a shake of a jar.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings (2 TBSP)
Calories: 165 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon oregano dried
  • ½ teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced, or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste - pasta salad add extra ¼ teaspoon
  • ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
  • 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, if needed

Instructions

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  1. Add the ingredients to a jar. Cover tightly with the lid and shake until combined. Taste test and adjust the salt or acid levels, if needed. If it's too acidic, add a little honey or maple syrup.
  2. Alternatively, combine all ingredients except the oil, then, whisk while slowly drizzling in the olive oil until the dressing is combined.

Notes

  • Fresh Herbs: if using fresh, double the amount! 
  • Dijon Mustard: helps to emulsify the dressing; if you omit do note that separation will occur more quickly.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2TBSP Calories 165kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 13g (65%) Sodium 200mg (8%) Potassium 18mg (0%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings (2 TBSP)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 165

% Daily Value*

Serving 2TBSP
Calories 165kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Sodium 200mg 8%
Potassium 18mg 0%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 15IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.