The Best Greek Salad Dressing Recipe
If you love the bold, fresh flavors of Mediterranean cooking, this homemade Greek salad dressing is a must-have in your kitchen. It’s tangy, herb-packed, and effortlessly elevates any salad, from classic Greek to simple garden greens.
Easy Greek Salad Dressing Recipe
If you’re looking for more salad dressings, White Balsamic Vinaigrette and Lemon Maple Vinaigrette will make your taste buds happy.
Whether you toss this Greek salad dressing with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy feta or use it as a marinade for grilled chicken or veggies, it delivers the signature zesty punch that makes Greek cuisine so crave-worthy.
This easy recipe comes together in minutes with pantry staples like olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and a medley of dried herbs.
It’s the kind of dressing that tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge, making it perfect for meal prep or summer dinners on the patio. Once you try this homemade version, you’ll never want to return to store-bought.
Ingredients to Gather
- Olive Oil – adds richness and a smooth texture, forming the flavorful base of the dressing.
- Red Wine Vinegar – provides bright acidity that balances the oil and enhances the tangy flavor.
- Lemon Juice – adds freshness and a zesty brightness that lifts the whole dressing.
- Garlic – gives the dressing a bold, savory depth that intensifies over time.
- Dijon Mustard – helps emulsify the dressing and adds a subtle, sharp kick.
- Salt – enhances all the flavors and brings out the natural taste of each ingredient.
- Black Pepper – adds a gentle heat and rounds out the overall flavor profile.
- Oregano – delivers that unmistakable Mediterranean flavor essential to Greek cuisine.
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I found this recipe in a Taste of Home Cookbook. It was perfect the way it was!
Ingredients
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions
- Add all the ingredients to a jar with a secure lid and shake vigorously until well combined.
Tips for Making Dressing
- Use quality olive oil – it’s the base of the dressing, and good extra virgin olive oil makes a big difference in flavor.
- Don’t skip the oregano – dried oregano gives it that classic Greek taste.
- Season well with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Let it sit for 10-15 minutes before serving so the flavors can meld together.
- Make it creamy – add a little Greek yogurt or sour cream to make a creamy Greek dressing.
Salad Toolbox
- Mason Jar Pour Spout Lids for Regular Mouth Mason Jars – spout Mason Jar lids make pouring homemade salad dressings a breeze, keeping your fridge tidy and your dressings fresh with every shake.
- Twist and Pour Salad Dressing Mixer – a twist-and-pour salad dressing mixer lets you shake, blend, and serve your dressings all in one container – no mess, no fuss, just fresh flavor on demand.
- Salad Container for Lunch – salad lunch containers keep your greens crisp and your toppings separate, making it easy to enjoy a fresh, mess-free salad anywhere you go.
- Herb Stripping Comb – an herb stripping comb quickly removes leaves from stems, saving time and making it effortless to add fresh herbs to your salads and dressings.
Storage Tips
Store Greek salad dressing in an airtight container or a Mason jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to one week – just give it a good shake before each use, as the oil and vinegar may naturally separate over time.
Delicious Ways to Use the Dressing
- Toss it with a Greek salad – cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta.
- Drizzle over grilled chicken or fish for a zesty Mediterranean flavor.
- Use as a marinade for chicken, shrimp, or vegetables before grilling.
- Stir into cold pasta salads for a quick, tangy twist.
- Serve as a dip with warm pita bread or raw veggies.
- Spoon over roasted potatoes or crispy chickpeas for extra flavor
- Drizzle on grain bowls with quinoa, veggies, and protein.
- Mix into tuna or chickpea salad instead of mayo.
- Brush onto veggie skewers before roasting or grilling.
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Easy Greek Salad Dressing Recipe
This Greek salad dressing is a zesty blend of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and herbs that brings bold Mediterrean flavor to any salad.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Instructions
Add all the ingredients to a jar with a secure lid and shake vigorously until well combined.
Notes
Use quality olive oil - it's the base of the dressing, and good extra virgin olive oil makes a big difference in flavor.
Don't skip the oregano - dried oregano gives it that classic Greek taste.
Season well with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Let it sit for 10-15 minutes before serving so the flavors can meld together.
Make it creamy - add a little Greek yogurt or sour cream to make a creamy Greek dressing
