5 from 12 votes
Homemade Greek Dressing Recipe
This Homemade Greek Dressing blends red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper into a tangy, herb-infused vinaigrette. The dressing emulsifies into a smooth, balanced sauce suitable for salads or as a marinade. It can be made in advance and stored safely refrigerated or at room temperature for several days, improving convenience in meal preparation.
Prep Time
5 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
182 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- lemon juice of 1
- 1 garlic finely minced clove
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoons oregano dry
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper to a medium size bowl.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while vigorously and continuously whisking until the dressing has come together and is emulsified.
- Serve or cover and refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Prepare the dressing up to three days ahead to let flavors meld.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to five days or refrigerate for up to ten days to preserve freshness.
- Add ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese to vary the flavor.
- Fresh chopped oregano can be used instead of dried oregano for a fresher taste.
- Adjust olive oil quantity to reduce or increase acidity based on preference.
- Adding a small amount of sugar balances acidity and smooths the flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
10mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
7IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.