Tangy Greek Salad Dressing

Once upon a time in Belgium, I went to an amazing Greek restaurant. What does that have to do with salad dressing you may ask? I’m a firm believer in the power of smells and tastes to solidify memories. Whenever I eat Greek food, I remember that delicious Greek restaurant and the good times I had traveling in Belgium.

Those are memories I don’t mind remembering often, so I’ve tried to recreate the dishes I had at that restaurant since then. This tangy Greek salad dressing is one of those creations. That night, I had an incredible green salad with kalamata olives, feta cheese, tomato, cucumber, lamb, chicken, and this vinaigrette. I also had some roasted vegetables as a side dish with similar Mediterranean flavors.

This dressing uses simple ingredients for a high-quality taste! The pungent flavor of the minced garlic, the smoothness of the olive oil, and the acidity of red wine vinegar meld together for the perfect Greek dressing. So much better than store-bought!

If you’re a fan of Greek food (or reminiscing), try this recipe!

Homemade Greek Salad Dressing Recipe

A simple tangy Greek salad dressing made with oil, wine vinegar, fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon juice.

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Calories 74kcal

Author Katie Wells

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Servings

6 ounces

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Equipment

• Pint size mason jar with lid

Ingredients

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 TBSP red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp fresh oregano (finely chopped, or ¼ tsp dried oregano)
• ½ tsp fresh marjoram (finely chopped or ¼ tsp dried marjoram)
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 clove fresh garlic (finely minced)
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

• Combine all of the ingredients in a small Mason jar with a lid.
• Shake well until fully mixed.
• Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Greek Salad Dressing Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 ounce)

Calories 74 Calories from Fat 76

% Daily Value*

Fat 8.4g13%

Saturated Fat 1.2g8%

Cholesterol 2mg1%

Sodium 107mg5%

Carbohydrates 0.2g0%

Fiber 0.1g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

Dried Herbs Tip: Since dried herbs are more potent, use half as much as fresh herbs. Allow the dressing to sit for at least 15 minutes before serving so the ingredient flavors can meld together.

Storage Tip: Let the dressing sit at room temperature for a few minutes after refrigeration, as real olive oil solidifies in the cold.

How to Use Greek Salad Dressing

I love making this as a marinade or a topping for salads or any fresh or roasted veggies. It’s also a great marinade for cucumber and red onion salad. I often pair a cucumber salad with this dressing and my homemade Greek meatballs. I’m a big fan of how easy stir frys are and that they’re a complete meal in one pan, so I’ve also come up with a Greek stir fry recipe my family enjoys.

As a salad dressing it’s perfect on a traditional Greek salad or even for pasta salad with gluten-free pasta. Try it with some chopped romaine, dark greens, and veggies like cucumber and bell pepper. It also tastes great with some chickpeas, quinoa, and feta cheese as a quinoa salad.

More Salad Dressings

Looking for some more delicious recipes? Give one of these salad dressings a try while you’re at it!

• Caesar dressing
• French dressing
• Balsamic vinaigrette
• Honey sesame dressing

Are you a fan of Greek food? How would you use this Greek salad dressing? Leave a comment and let us know!