Greek Salad Dressing Recipe
This Greek Salad Dressing blends minced garlic, fresh lemon juice and zest, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and a mix of dried herbs into a creamy olive oil emulsion. The dressing offers a tangy, herbaceous flavor profile with a touch of sweetness from optional sugar or honey, providing a bright and balanced complement for salads. Its smooth texture and balanced acidity make it a versatile choice beyond just Greek salads.
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey - optional
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except oil to a blender. Pulse several times to mix ingredients.
- With blender running on high, slowly pour oil into blender until mixture is creamy.
- Transfer to a mason jar, cover with the lid and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 1/4 cup servings each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 12mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.