Best Greek Salad Dressing Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
132 kcal
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Course
Salad, Condiments
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Cuisine
Greek
Best Greek Salad Dressing Recipe
Description
The Best Greek Salad Dressing Recipe combines quality olive oil with fresh lemon juice and zest, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard to create a harmonious base. The addition of dried oregano and minced garlic enhances its savory profile, while crumbled feta cheese adds a subtle creamy element when included. The dressing is shaken vigorously in a jar to emulsify the ingredients, ensuring a smooth consistency and balanced flavor.
This dressing offers bright, citrusy acidity balanced by the richness of olive oil and depth from the vinegar and herbs, making it suitable for not only Greek salads but also as a marinade or topping for grilled vegetables. The option to add feta cheese lends a characteristic Greek touch and slight saltiness.
For storage, it keeps refrigerated for up to three weeks. To maintain the right texture after chilling, warming briefly in the microwave softens the olive oil before shaking again to reincorporate the emulsification. This ensures the dressing pours easily and coats salad ingredients evenly.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large lemon zested and juiced (about ¼ cup, juicy
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup feta cheese optional, crumbled
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Set out a pint jar. Place the oil, lemon juice and zest, vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, and minced garlic in the jar.
- Cover and shake well to emulsify. Add the crumbled feta, if using, and shake again.
- Taste, then add salt and pepper as needed. (I usually add about ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper.)
Notes
- Store the dressing covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
- Before use, warm gently in the microwave just enough to soften the olive oil without heating the dressing.
- Shake well after warming to restore emulsification for smooth texture.
- Crumbled feta cheese is optional, adding creaminess and saltiness when used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 12mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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