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Tangy Greek Salad Dressing

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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!

Greek salad dressing

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
Total Time 5 minutes
Calories 74kcal
Author Katie Wells

Servings

ounces

Ingredients

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.

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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.

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

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    About Katie Wells

    Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Co-founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

    Comments

    6 responses to “Tangy Greek Salad Dressing”

    1. Teneko Avatar

      This is very similar to the ladolemono dressing my mother makes, but hers has of course a lot more lemon and no red wine vinegar. I don’t think she uses dijon or marjoram in hers, either. She uses it on all kinds of things, but one of my favourites is over a mix of beans (black beans, garbanzo beans), hominy, diced bell peppers, sliced green onions, and sliced green olives. It gets better overnight in the fridge, too.
      The dressing is a perfect drizzle over vegetables (roasted or fresh) and chicken breast marinade.

    2. Maria Avatar

      I have a question why is it important to omit mustard and pepper if you have autoimmunity issues thank you in advance

    3. Joy Avatar

      5 stars
      This was easy to prepare, very tasty, and healthy, too ! I will be making this often!

    3.56 from 9 votes (8 ratings without comment)

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