Best Greek Salad Dressing
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4.9
Best Greek Salad Dressing
Description
The Best Greek Salad Dressing blends olive oil with red wine vinegar and fresh lemon juice, giving it a vibrant acidity. Minced garlic and Dijon mustard contribute pungency and a slight bite, harmonized by dried oregano's earthy notes. The mixture is shaken to emulsify, producing a creamy and well-integrated dressing. It thickens when chilled, so allowing it to warm briefly before use restores its pourable texture. This dressing offers a refreshing complement to salads by coating vegetables evenly while imparting Mediterranean flavors typical of Greek cuisine.
Its preparation in a mason jar simplifies combining and storing ingredients, making it easy to adjust seasoning to taste. The dressing can be refrigerated for up to five days, providing convenience for multiple uses within the week. Serving it over fresh cucumber, tomatoes, or leafy greens enhances their natural crispness and lightness.
When lemon juice is unavailable, substituting an additional tablespoon of red wine vinegar maintains the intended acidic balance. The recipe's minor adjustments maintain a similar flavor profile even after updates.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 large garlic minced, clove
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In an 8-ounce mason jar (or larger) combine the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Secure the lid and shake well until the dressing looks emulsified.
- Taste the dressing and adjust any flavoring as you see fit, such as adding an extra pinch of salt or an extra clove of minced garlic. Drizzle the dressing over your favorite vegetables for a refreshing salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. This dressing may thicken when chilled, so set it on the counter for 20 minutes to let it come to room temperature again. Shake well before using.
Notes
- Each serving provides approximately two scant tablespoons of dressing, suitable for nutritional estimations.
- If fresh lemon juice is not available, use an extra tablespoon of red wine vinegar instead to preserve the dressing's acidity.
- Store the dressing in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; it may thicken when cold, so let it sit at room temperature and shake before use.
- Recipe updates in February 2024 refined the preparation while keeping the flavor very similar to the original version.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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