Ingredients for Greek salad dressing
We love making homemade salad dressings since they are tastier than store-bought without preservatives or added ingredients. This Greek salad dressing is the perfect easy vinaigrette for salads. The flavor is nuanced and subtle; it doesn’t overpower a salad, but accentuates it. The ingredients are usual suspects of a Mediterranean vinaigrette recipe: For this Greek salad dressing, we wanted to capture the simplicity of the flavors and approach to life in this sun-drenched country. It’s zingy, lemony and altogether the perfect versatile dressing for salads of all kinds.
Olive oil: Extra-virgin olive oil is the basis of this healthy dressing. Vinegar and lemon juice: This dressing uses two types of “acids”: both red wine vinegar and fresh lemon juice, which make regular appearances in Greek cuisine. Using both gives an added complexity. Dijon mustard: A touch of Dijon mustard to gives a little more zing. Oregano: The main flavor herb-wise is dried oregano. It’s also very common in Greek cuisine and gives it that Greek flair. If desired, you can substitute za’atar, a Middle Eastern spice blend that’s a mixture of herbs, seeds, and spices. Garlic (optional): If desired, add grated garlic or garlic powder for even more savory flavor.
Ways to serve Greek salad dressing
This Greek salad dressing recipe is perfect on any type of salad that you throw together! Here are a few ideas of how to use it:
Make a make-shift salad with romaine, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and feta crumbles. Use it to top a Greek salad, though traditionally it’s just a few drizzles of oil and vinegar. Drizzle it over a grilled chicken salad, Greek salmon salad, or a Mediterranean salad with crunchy vegetables, olives, and feta. Use it for a homemade salad bar.
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More Mediterranean recipes
A salad with this dressing would be perfect alongside some of our Mediterranean diet recipes! Here are a few of our favorites:
Make a falafel burger and serve it with tzatziki, or make this fresh and tasty falafel salad. Make a Greek pizza or Mediterranean pizza topped with feta cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Mix up baked salmon or lemon salmon. Try Mediterranean bowls, full of colorful vegetables.
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