Greek Salad Dressing Recipe
Published 6/30/2024
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This simple Greek salad dressing is tangy, sweet, and perfect for Greek salads, marinating meat, and more!
And guess what? You don’t only have to use this salad dressing on a salad. There are so many ways you can use this Greek dressing to flavor other delicious recipes.
Forget the store-bought version and make this homemade Greek salad dressing! We are big fans of homemade salad dressing on Fit Foodie Finds. Not only do they taste way better, but they are also free of preservatives and other sketchy ingredients.
Not kidding, this easy Greek salad dressing takes 10 minutes tops. All you have to do is put all the ingredients into a mason jar, shake, and enjoy this liquid gold on everything.
What You Need for Greek Dressing
- Olive oil: The base of this dressing is made with olive oil. Make sure to use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor!
- White wine vinegar: Adds a tangy and acidic flavor to the dressing that balances out the sweetness.
- Minced garlic: Don’t skip the garlic! It adds a delicious, savory flavor to the dressing.
- Honey: Adds a touch of natural sweetness that is just divine.
- Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a bright and refreshing flavor to this dressing.
- Dijon mustard: Helps emulsify the dressing and adds depth of flavor.
- Dried oregano: This herb is essential in any Greek dressing and gives it that classic Mediterranean flavor.
- Salt: Salt is essential for bringing out all the wonderful flavors of the dressing!
- Mason jar: You’ll need a mason jar or something similar to mix and store your dressing in.
Can I make this dressing vegan?
Definitely! This Greek dressing is already vegetarian but can easily be made vegan by using a plant-based sweetener instead of honey, such as maple syrup or agave nectar.
Other Handy Substitutions
Most of the ingredients in this Greek dressing have a substitution that will work just if you are in a pinch for ingredients! Check out our substitution options below.
- Olive Oil—> Avocado Oil
- Lemon Juice—> Lime Juice
- White Wine Vinegar—> Apple Cider Vinegar
- Oregano—> Italian Seasoning
- Fresh Garlic—> Garlic Powder
Try our Greek salad recipe!
This Greek salad is made with sweet cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, and homemade Greek salad dressing! It is perfect for meal prep, a summer picnic, or just a healthy summer meal!
All the Ways You Can Use Greek Dressing
Greek salad dressing is so incredibly delicious on a tomato and feta filled salad, but there are also many different ways you can use a Greek dressing that isn’t on a salad!
Use it as a marinade.
We love using any of these delicious dressing recipes as marinades for meat! This Greek salad dressing is a perfect marinade for chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken wings, and even beef.
All you have to do is place your protein in a bowl or bag, make a batch of this Greek dressing and pour it over the protein. Let everything sit for at least an hour (or overnight for optimum flavor) and then cook it up!
try it!
Check out our delicious Grilled Greek Lemon Chicken recipe for more inspiration on how to use this amazing dressing as a Greek chicken marinade.
Perfect on pasta salad.
Oh mommy, who doesn’t love a delicious pasta salad? We love whipping up our Healthy Taco Pasta Salad or this Rainbow Asian Salad as a delicious summer lunch.
You can make a delicious Greek pasta salad by pouring this Greek dressing over pasta, fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and olives. BOOM. The most delicious Greek pasta salad!
It makes a great DIP!
Add a couple of tablespoons of this Greek dressing to a cup of Greek yogurt for a flavorful vegetable dip or to your favorite Classic Hummus Recipe for a delicious Greek spin on hummus.
Both are delicious meal prep dips or great healthy appetizer ideas for your next summer picnic!
Storage
Place your dressing in the refrigerator with the lid of your mason jar tightly sealed. Your homemade dressing will last for up to 7 days in the refrigerator.
Greek Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a mason jar and cover.
- Shake mason jar until all ingredients are combined.
- Serve over your favorite salad or use as a marinade.
Tips & Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Photo Credit: The Wooden Skillet
This is a delicious dressing. I wouldn’t say it tastes like a classic greek dressing, but I would definitely make again as my favorite vinaigrette I’ve ever made!
This salad is delicious! The feta and veggies are a perfect ratio, and the family just ate it up. Will definitely be making this again. Thank you!
Mm, mm, good! I tried this recipe tonight on a Greek chickpea salad and it was delicious! I used red wine vinegar and added 1/8t ground allspice and some black pepper. This will be a regular in our house! Also love all your suggestions for other uses and look forward to trying all of them!