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Mediterranean Salad Dressing Recipe
Much better than any store-bought dressings, this Mediterranean Salad Dressing with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic is bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors. Perfect as a salad dressing, marinade, or finishing sauce, it’s heart-healthy and versatile. Try it on salads, grilled veggies, and more!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 252 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup lemon juice or red wine vinegar
- 1 clove fresh garlic grated or pressed - or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano finely chopped - or ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, mustard, honey (if using), oregano, salt and pepper until combined.
- Slowly pour the olive oil while whisking it constantly until creamy for 30 seconds.
- Taste for seasoning and add more if necessary.
- Use it immediately or store it in a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Notes
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. As it sits, olive oil and lemon will separate, so give it a good shake before using.
- Yields: This recipe makes 2/3 cup of vinaigrette, ideal for a salad serving four people, each serving about three tablespoons. The nutritional values below are per serving.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. As it sits, olive oil and lemon will separate, so give it a good shake before using.
Nutrition Information
Calories
252kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Sodium
589mg
(25%)
Potassium
34mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
11IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Sodium | 589mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.